Cook

The Palace Group; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palace Group is seeking a Cook for Palace Suites in Miami to prepare meals under the Chef's direction, following the daily production schedule and meeting resident needs.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of institutional cooking experience, basic math skills, and the ability to read and follow instructions in English; Spanish is a plus. Apply by joining a team that values safety, quality, and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in quantity cooking in an institutional kitchen.
• Culinary school student or graduate preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions.
• Must be able to speak, read & write English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & handle meals under the direction of the Chef, in accordance with the daily production schedule.
• Estimate quantities of food required and meet meal schedules.
• Order inventory and rotate food items as needed.
• Apportion food items based on diet orders and residents' preferences.
• Properly store & label food items and maintain sanitation per regulations.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Basic math

English proficiency

Spanish language

Education

Culinary school student or graduate

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical kitchen equipment

Job description

Luxury Senior Living Communities

In Kendall, Coral Gables & Homestead

Is looking for

Cook

Palace Suites

Independent Living Community

11377 SW 84th Street Miami, FL 33173

The #1 Priority of this position is…

Prepare & handle meals under the direction of the Chef, in accordance with the daily production schedule, to the satisfaction of the supervisor & residents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to estimate quantities of food required


• Order inventory and rotate food items as needed.


• Meet meal schedules.


• Apportion food items based on diet order and residents’ food preferences.


• Properly store & label food items.


• Maintain sanitation standards & food handling procedures based on County, State & Federal regulations.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in quantity cooking in an institutional kitchen with mechanical food service equipment.


• Culinary school student or graduate, preferred.


• High school degree or equivalent, preferred. Basic math skills required.


• Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions.


• Must be able to speak, read & write English. Spanish, preferred.


• Ability to practice The Palace Principles (“Teamwork”, “Safety” & “Ask! Don’t Assume!”)

The Ideal Candidate

• Polite, responsible, always on time, resourceful, accurate & conscientious.


• Flexible as to work schedule. Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays & in emergencies


• Work in a safe and responsible manner, including taking precautions & safe work practices.


• Obey the established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management & security


• Report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair & maintenance needs.


• Able to apply common-sense understanding to carry out oral or written instructions.


• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.


• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.


• Follow up with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding complaints, problems & concerns.


• Demonstrate good verbal communications & interpersonal skills.