Cook

About the role

Welcome to South Seas, a premier resort destination in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio, located on the beautiful shores of Captiva Island, Florida. Featuring 279 guest rooms and over 7,000 sq ft of meeting and event space, South Seas spans 330 acres of coastal beauty, offering a truly unique setting for hospitality professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items based on standardized recipes while maintaining the highest standards to produce appealing and appetizing product.
• Follow established recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.
• Ensure food portions and presentation meet company standards.
• Manage work orders, plan menus, and respond to guest preferences and complaints.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in and out of the kitchen and work area while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
• Ensure food is fresh and stored at the correct temperature to avoid spoilage.
• Perform opening and closing duties according to established side-work checklist.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to standards.
• Cook all menu items to order during the shift.
• Keep station and work area clean throughout the shift.
• Stock the kitchen with all necessary ingredients before each shift.
• Greet guests in a timely manner and be attentive to their needs.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
• Comply with Timber’s standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Attend meetings and training as required by management.
• Assist other crew members in other operational functions.
• Convey information and ideas clearly.
• Show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
• Work well in stressful, high-pressure situations, especially in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Effectively communicate with fellow crew members.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment and safety equipment such as fire extinguishers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year cooking experience, former line cook/fry cook with food service preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, motor vehicle background check will be completed.
• Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State regulations).

Skills and Abilities

• Read and follow recipes, understand units of measurement.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Great multitasker and detail oriented.
• Shows initiative in job performance.
• Works well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Maintains composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns or issues raised by coworkers and/or guests.
• Teamwork is essential and critical in this role.
• Dependable, adaptable, and have a strong work ethic.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Working in a confined space with exposure to hot kitchen environments on a daily basis.
• Standing, walking, bending, and stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to work in different types of weather, including high temperatures.

Hours Required

40 hours per week, flexible schedule, will be required to work weekends and/or holidays.

Compensation

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%
• Commuter and Company-paid Toll Programs
• Complimentary Daily Shift Meal

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.