Cook I- Condado Ocean Club

The Condado Collection is a collection of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico ranging from classic and modern luxury full-service hotels, to fine dining and entertainment.

The Condado Ocean Club is a modern oasis in the middle of the city. This is a club open to all who value the unique experiences and cultural connections inspired by travel. We aim to create experiences and inspire journeys not only for our guests, but also our workforce. We are confident that our team members are the key in delivering passionate and authentic hospitality service. Let’s create a collection of memories together!

• Leads the kitchen staff to prepare dishes on time and to a high degree of quality.
• Set-up stations properly and on time for each service period.
• Ensures all food is prepared by recipes designated by the supervisor.
• Ensures food quality and quantity is correct.
• Ensures food is sent to the correct area on time. 
• Ensures production charts are closely followed and adhered to.
• Cleans preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Ensures food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Seasons and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Weights,measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes. 
• Estimates anticipated food consumption, orders or requisitions supplies, or retrieves food from storage.
• Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Keep records and accounts.
• Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives.
• Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the supervisor.
• Complete safety training and certifications. 
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, supports the team to reach common goals, listens and responds appropriately to the concerns of other employees. 
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Performs other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

• Hospitality oriented
• 4+ years of experience in the Culinary, Food and Beverage, or related professional area
• Previous experience as a cook in a similar work environment 
• Able to handle difficult situations effectively
• Able to work quickly and efficiently, especially under pressure
• Ability to run all kitchen areas/stations 
• Must be able to bend, squat, stretch, stand for 2-3 hours at a time, and lift weighing up to 50 pounds
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Should work well under pressure, even with minimal supervision
• Technical culinary knowledge
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

The Condado Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.