Overview:
Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort, a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven years in a row! TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach.
The Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurants while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
* Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Restaurant operating hours.
* Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, and dairy and meat products.
* Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
* Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
* Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
* Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
* Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety.
* Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
* Maintain a "Clean As You Go" policy.
* Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
* Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.
Qualifications:
* High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
* Culinary experience required,
* Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
* Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
* Ability to stand during entire shift,
* Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
* Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par-cooking.
* Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.
* Must have open availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as they are our busiest times
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