Cook II - Upscale Hotel Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Loews Hotels & Co; Miami Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is seeking a culinary professional to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced, upscale hotel environment on South Beach. You will set up work areas, prep and store ingredients, and follow standardized recipes to produce high-quality menu items.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and culinary training with at least one year of experience in a high-volume setting. A strong knowledge of sanitation standards and proper use of kitchen equipment is essential for success

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

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.

Skills

English language proficiency

Teamwork

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Knife skills

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training/certification as Cook

Job description

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is seeking a culinary professional to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced, upscale hotel environment on South Beach. You will set up work areas, prep and store ingredients, and follow standardized recipes to produce high-quality menu items.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and culinary training with at least one year of experience in a high-volume setting. A strong knowledge of sanitation standards and proper use of kitchen equipment is essential for success