Cook II – Upscale Hotel Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Loews Hotels & Co; Miami Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & company match

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Loews Miami Beach Hotel in South Beach is hiring cooks to join our reimagined oceanfront kitchen. You will prepare and plate menu items, follow standardized recipes, maintain quality, and work with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced, upscale hotel setting.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, post-secondary culinary training, and the ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds; we value teamwork, safety, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent.
• Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school +One year experience cooking in an upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent
• 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

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 cold 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 and equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
• Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
• Returns cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
• Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused 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 shift
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post secondary culinary training/certification as Cook

Job description

Loews Miami Beach Hotel in South Beach is hiring cooks to join our reimagined oceanfront kitchen. You will prepare and plate menu items, follow standardized recipes, maintain quality, and work with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced, upscale hotel setting.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, post-secondary culinary training, and the ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds; we value teamwork, safety, and flexible scheduling.