Cook I

HEI Hotels; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality team at Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach as a food preparer. You will ensure food quality, assist in kitchen functions, and maintain high standards of cleanliness. This role offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment, with competitive benefits and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401(k) with matching

Hotel discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/move goods weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment.
• Assist in planning to control food costs.

Skills

Communication

Dexterity

Education

Hotel experience

Job description

locations Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel - Fort Lauderdale, FL

time type Full time

posted on Posted Yesterday

job requisition id JR106838

About Us

Discover the hidden gem of Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach, nestled just steps from the serene shoreline. Our resort offers guests a unique vantage point of the city's vibrant boating life, along with luxurious accommodations, events, dining, and cocktails. We provide a wide range of career opportunities, whether you're seeking seasonal roles or a long-term career in hospitality. Our team is eager to welcome you into our family, where you'll join a passionate group that works hard, has fun, and supports one another. As part of the HEI family, you'll benefit from our HEI Loves culture, which celebrates our associates with competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and generous PTO programs. Enjoy access to health and wellness packages, robust retirement plans, travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more. Join us at Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach and become a valued member of our dedicated team today!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
2. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
3. Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, ensuring perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
4. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line setup. Note out-of-stock items or shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
5. Return unused food items to storage, covering and dating perishables.
6. Assist in planning and actions to control food costs, waste, loss, and usage according to HEI standards.
7. Operate and clean kitchen equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, and grills.
8. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
9. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift/move goods weighing up to 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, pet insurance, life insurance, disability plans, 401(k) with matching, and hotel discounts. Specific details vary by location and employment status.

HEI is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.