LEAD COOK- BREAKFAST

GATE•Sawgrass, FL

About The Position

Seeking a culinary professional with 3-5 years of experience to master cooking specialties and prepare exceptional dishes, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join a fast-paced environment where your knife skills and creativity shine, while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a vibrant coastal setting.

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort. Advanced culinary knowledge.
Ability to operate, maintain, and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
Specialized skill with strong leadership qualities.
Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.
Solid knife skills.
Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions. Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests.
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 70 lbs.
80% mobility during the shift, 10% continuous standing.

Responsibilities

Mastering a cooking specialty (butcher, grill, sauteed, baker, charcuterie, breakfast cook), prepare food items following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards.
Complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
Safely operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment.
Date and rotate food containers; check pars for shift use; assist in planning and correcting food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage.