Lead Cook-255

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated, reliable Cook who has a passion for high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and enjoys crafting delicious pizzas and other menu items for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble pizzas to brand and recipe standards.
• Perform line cook duties, including food prep, station setup, and cooking menu items.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and sanitation.
• Ensure proper use and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Assist with maintaining inventory, storage, and product rotation.
• Work efficiently during high-volume service in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Pizza-making experience preferred.
• Previous line cook or kitchen experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and quality standards
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Robust benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within Crescent Hotels & Resorts
• Supportive team environment that celebrates your success
• Work in an incredible beachfront setting at the beautiful Luce Hotel

If you are ready to bring your skills to an amazing property and join a company that values your shine, apply today and become part of the Crescent family at The Luce Hotel!

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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction:

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits:

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security:

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate's supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an "at will" associate.