Arkadia Grill | Commis I - Line Cook

FONTAINEBLEAU; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Miami Beach seeks a kitchen assistant to support daily kitchen operations. The role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with inventory management. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of health regulations and culinary training, contributing to a high-standard kitchen environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive hourly wage

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HACCP and sanitation practices.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-unit operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie with daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare mise-en-place and handle food according to HACCP guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen area.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation

Ability to work effectively with management, staff, and guests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Overview

"IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART."- Morris Lapidus

A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion, and technology merge into a vibrant new guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they can play, shop, dine, spa, meet, or relax—however they define a perfect day.

Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach and is considered the most significant building of Lapidus' career.

We provide a highly competitive hourly wage along with a full benefits package.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chef de Partie with daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in designated work areas.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Prepare mise-en-place in advance: review recipes, check and measure ingredients, wash, chop, and organize ingredients, and prepare necessary equipment.
2. Handle food according to HACCP guidelines.
3. Check and clean refrigerators, trolleys, utensils, and kitchen equipment daily.
4. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen area.
5. Use leftover food items efficiently to minimize wastage under supervision.
6. Retrieve products from stores following HACCP guidelines and company policies.
7. Assist with daily inventory and requisitions, providing par levels to the Chef de Partie.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, sanitation, chemical handling, fire procedures, and HACCP.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.
• Ability to work effectively with management, staff, and guests.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-unit operations is a plus.