Cafe 54 | Commis II - Prep Cook

Fontainebleau Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontainebleau Miami Beach is seeking an enthusiastic kitchen professional to assist the Chef de Partie with daily operations. You will ensure mise-en-place is prepared, ingredients are measured, and HACCP guidelines are followed to keep the kitchen clean and efficient.

The role requires teamwork in a high-volume, high-quality setting on the oceanfront. You should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with culinary training preferred.

Qualifications

• Prepare mise-en-place in advance of cooking process; review recipe and ingredients.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for fruits, vegetables, salads and fish.
• Ensure refrigerators and kitchen equipment are clean daily.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen areas and adhere to safety practices.
• Understand health and safety requirements and proper chemical usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie with day-to-day operations while maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Prepare ingredients, check measurements, and retrieve equipment for service.
• Maintain HACCP-compliant practices and safe handling of foods.
• Keep kitchen areas organized and communicate effectively with staff.
• Support HACCP guidelines and company policies during shifts.

Skills

Mise-en-place

HACCP Knowledge

Food prep

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

\"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 kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply 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 thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.

Responsible to assist the Chef de Partie with the working requirements of the day-to-day operations while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in designated work areas.

Examples of Duties, includes but is not limited to the following

• Prepare mise-en-place in advance of cooking process review recipe; check and measure necessary ingredients; wash, chop, and place ingredients in individual bowls; and retrieve and prepare for use all necessary equipment


• Prepare and handle fruits, vegetables, salads, and fish according to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program guidelines.


• Check and clean refrigerators, trolleys, utensils, and kitchen equipment on a daily basis.


• Maintain the specific kitchen area clean and hygienic.


• Pick up products from stores in accordance with HACCP guidelines and Company policies.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.


• Knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP.


• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.


• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests.


• High school education or equivalent. Culinary training or accredited apprenticeship program preferred.


• Relevant experience in a high quality, high volume, and multi-unit operations preferred.