TITLE: Cook

DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef/Sous Chef/Chef De Partie

JOB SUMMARY:

Royal St Kitts Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Frigate Bay. With 227 luxury studios and suites each with its own fully stocked and equipped kitchen, it is simply your ‘home away from home’. Due to our expanding growth, we are hiring a cook to join our team.

A skilled cook with a positive attitude and strong work ethic to prepare meals according to the established menu standard. The incumbent must follow precise instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up workstations with necessary ingredients and cooking equipment

• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)

• Cook food in various utensils or grillers

• Set up workstations with necessary ingredients and cooking equipment

• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)

• Cook food in various utensils or grillers

• Check food while cooking to stir or turn

• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served

• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen

• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

• Check quality of ingredients

• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

• Pastry experience will be an asset

REQUIREMENTS

• More than 5 years proven experience as a cook

• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)

• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures

• Ability to work in a team

• Very good communication skills

• Highly responsible, reliable and dependable

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent physical condition and stamina

• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage

• Previous experience working in the hospitality industry will be an asset

• Must agree to company’s health and safety protocols

ANY SPECIAL DEMANDS:

• Constant standing and walking.

• Frequent lifting and carrying of (30) thirty pounds.

• Frequent kneeling, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting.

• Able to ascend or descend stairs and ramps.

• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

• Possess stamina to work efficiently to meet production goals.

Terms of Employment: Full Time, Weekend, Holiday (Shifts)

Transportation/Travel: Bus shuttle transportation is available

Send Applications To: hr@royalstkittshotel.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.