Restaurant Cook - Punta Gorda, United States - Sunseeker Resorts

Description

The Cook is responsible for maintaining product quality and consistency, preparation levels and execution of menu items in accordance with restaurant standards.The cook is responsible for their station preparation and execution, as well as assisting other areas when needed. This role prepares food for meal service to order, candidate must possess a thorough understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. The ideal candidate will accomplish their tasks by managing their time appropriately, being a team player, working quickly and accurately, while providing support to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience. This position reports directly to departmental Lead Cooks, Sous Chefs and Chef de Cuisine.

All duties are performed in accordance with department and Sunseeker Resorts policies, practices, and procedures.

JOB DUTIES:

• Works a station (or multiple) preparing meals to desired quality and presentation.
• Maintain a quality standard as set by the hotel brand.
• Assist the team towards achieving exceptional guest service.
• Ability to produce high quality meals in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintain preparation levels cleanly, proficiently, and safely, to obtain a seamless execution.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment when evaluating new programs, new services and new ideas
• Stay abreast of property goals to support the culinary division.
• Continue to learn and be on the forefront of new technology for the hotel industry
• Create ways to further enrich the guest experience by continuously reviewing, implementing, and refining procedures to ensure every opportunity to offer extraordinary guest experiences while maintaining a culture of smiles, retention of luxury standards
• Proactively seeks feedback and liaise with other departments when opportunities present themselves ensuring a seamless and elevated guest experience
• Manage guest requests and own all complaints; resolve issues immediately and follow up to ensure the guest's satisfaction
• Develop collaborative relationships and synergy with all support departments such as Convention Sales & Services, Facilities, Security, Front Services, Front Office, F&B, Golf Course and Executive Offices
• Foster a team belief that possesses and delivers on key strategies of guest service, team member relations, team cooperation, financial responsibility and asset management
• Ensure all accounting, payroll and team member relations matters are handled in compliance with company policy
• Perform other functions as needed

Minimum Requirements:

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered.Sunseeker Resorts performs criminal background checks on all candidates. Candidates will need to be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Sunseeker Resorts uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. For more details on E-Verify visit e-

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Culinary degree or certificate is appreciated.
• Minimum of 3-5 years work experience in a cook position in a high volume restaurant atmosphere.
• Proven experience as a line cook
• Food handler certification by state recognized agency
• Combination of education and experience will be considered

Other Minimum Requirements:

• Intermediate level knife skills utilized on a daily basis.
• Intermediate understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Ability to undertake intermediate culinary duties including: grilling, sauting, roasting, braising, frying, sauce preparation, and short order cooking.
• Knowledge of intermediate cooking techniques.
• Basic understanding of meat/seafood fabrication.
• Ability to read a recipe and execute upon it consistently and quickly.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety procedures and guidelines.
• Able to execute opening and closing procedures.
• Ability to work one to two (or more) stations on a cook line.
• Knowledge of classic cooking techniques and dishes.
• Practical knowledge of timing between stations.
• Practical experience for base sauces from different cuisines.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to function well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines
• Must possess mature personal discretion and sound judgment
• Excellent organizational, analytical and project management skills, with particular attention to quality and detail
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Sunseeker Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a diverse workplace environment. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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