Cook I - Mediterranean - Sotogrande

About the Role

South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, is set to reopen in late 2024 in Fort Lauderdale. This 32-acre waterfront enclave features a luxury resort with 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade. We are assembling a team of over 600 diverse and talented individuals to create memorable experiences for our guests. As part of our commitment to our team, we offer state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and a focus on individual welfare and wellbeing. We invite dedicated hospitality enthusiasts to join us and enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a respectful culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships, supporting the team to achieve common goals.
• Prepare special Mediterranean meals and substitute items, infusing traditional flavors and ingredients.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters for Mediterranean cooking.
• Thaw food properly by transferring it from freezer storage to refrigeration.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnish of dishes to reflect Mediterranean aesthetic and flavor profiles.
• Maintain detailed food logs, monitoring the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Communicate actively during busy periods to facilitate assistance as needed.
• Notify the Chef about excess food items to incorporate into daily specials, focusing on Mediterranean themes.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
• Follow all company safety and security policies; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance; protect company assets and maintain confidentiality.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs; communicate clearly and professionally.
• Support the team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards related to Mediterranean cuisine.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods.
• Perform physical activities such as reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience in Mediterranean or similar culinary settings preferred.
• A degree from a technical, trade, or vocational school in culinary arts is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off/sick time.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Complimentary team member meals.
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties.