Banquet Kitchen Line Cook I – Fast-Paced, High-Quality

Biltmore Hotel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biltmore Hotel in Miami is seeking a Cook I to prepare menu items for banquets and restaurant à la carte services. The role requires adherence to high quality and presentation standards, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while training Cook II candidates. A strong emphasis on food safety and consistency is essential.

Responsibilities include station work, expediting orders, and producing sauces and stocks to support diverse culinary preparations for multiple service periods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3–4 years’ experience as a Cook in a hotel or restaurant with similar standards.
• Fine dining experience, production and service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work Cook station and assist all other stations in the kitchen.
• Execute all menu items for all meal periods in the assigned kitchen.
• Understand work safety and emergency procedures.
• Expedite a la carte orders or workflow in the absence of the Chef or Sous Chef.
• Produce Mother Sauces, stocks and related sauces.
• Fabricate meat, fish and poultry; use a variety of herbs and seasonings.
• Train and guide Cook II up the kitchen hierarchy.

Skills

Speak English

Basic math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Work with minimal supervision

Typing skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Biltmore Hotel in Miami is seeking a Cook I to prepare menu items for banquets and restaurant à la carte services. The role requires adherence to high quality and presentation standards, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while training Cook II candidates. A strong emphasis on food safety and consistency is essential.

Responsibilities include station work, expediting orders, and producing sauces and stocks to support diverse culinary preparations for multiple service periods.