Cook I - Preston's

Loews Hotels & Co; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is hiring a Cook to join our culinary team in South Beach. You will set up and organize the work area with all necessary supplies and equipment, and assist in preparing menu items.

You will follow standardized recipes, adhere to portion controls, monitor sanitation, and ensure timely service while maintaining a quality product. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least one year of cooking experience in upscale settings or relevant culinary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent.
• One year cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant, or post-secondary culinary training/certification as “Cook”.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards.

Responsibilities

• 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, minimizes waste.
• Plates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines.
• Monitors finished product waiting to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of delays.
• Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Monitors sanitation and safety as per Governmental Food Sanitation Standards.

Skills

English literacy

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post Secondary culinary training/certification as Cook

Job description

Loews Miami Beach Hotel offers careers at a reimagined oceanfront resort in South Beach. Team members support 790 renovated guestrooms and suites, direct beach access, an oceanfront pool deck, Sea Spa, six restaurants and lounges, and more than 65,000 square feet of meeting space.Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.What We Offer:Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company matchPaid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet BereavementTraining & Development opportunities, career growthTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceComplimentary meals in Team Member Café while workingTeam Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and moreBenefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by positionJob SpecificSets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipmentReceives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are usedPrepares and stores raw food products properlyFollows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu itemsAdheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes wastePlates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelinesMonitors finished product waiting to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in serviceEnsures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely mannerFollows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all timesMonitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequentlyUses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendationsNotifies Supervisor of any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediatelyProvides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT itemsCleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused ingredients to proper storage at end of shiftEnsures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shiftOther duties as assignedGeneralPromotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concernIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employeesExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsQualificationsHigh School Diploma, or its equivalentOne year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or Post Secondary culinary training/certification as ”Cook” from a recognized culinary training schoolThorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation StandardsThorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its useAbility to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 35 poundsAbility to read, write and speak EnglishAbility to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidaysLoews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.