Cook I - Preston's

Loews Hotels, LLC.; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Miami Beach is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare high quality food according to established standards. The ideal candidate will have over three years of cooking experience, knowledge of food sanitation, and the ability to work in a high-volume setting. Responsibilities include organizing the kitchen, preparing food, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to safety regulations. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Three+ years cooking experience in upscale, high volume settings.
• Thorough understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work area with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and stores raw food products properly.
• Ensures all closing side work is complete at the end of shifts.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Sanitation Standards knowledge

Teamwork skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/certification

Job description

Job Specific

• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
• Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are used
• Prepares and stores raw food products properly
• Follows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items
• Adheres to established portion control guidelines and minimizes waste
• Plates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines
• Monitors finished product to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service
• Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
• Follows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times
• Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently
• Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendations
• Notifies Supervisor of an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately
• Provides Stewards with timely notification of needs for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
• Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
• Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all ingredients to proper storage at end of shift
• Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shifts
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concern
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team members
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Three + years cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or post secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school and two year hands on experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays