Cook - Restaurant, Flex - Aventura

Bloomingdale's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Holiday Time-Off

Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's

Job summary

A leading retail company in Miami is seeking a Cook Professional to enhance the customer experience through exceptional culinary presentation and standards. Key responsibilities include collaborating with management to create menus and leading a motivated kitchen staff. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and have 1-2 years of related experience. This role demands flexibility in scheduling and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years direct experience in a culinary role.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manager to exploit current culinary trends.
• Create menus for special events as needed.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret instructional documents

Team leadership

Knowledge of culinary trends

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
• Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
• 401(k) plan options available
• Bonus earning opportunities
• Growth potential opportunities
• Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's Stores

Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life.

Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.

Job Overview

A Bloomingdale's Cook Professional is an essential part of the customer experience and help to deliver our mission of being like no other store in the world. Whether grabbing our world famous frozen yogurt or meeting a friend for a sit down meal, we rely on our Cook Professionals to deliver an exceptional culinary experience through selection of ingredient, food preparation and presentation standards. At Bloomingdale's, our restaurants offer style in the form of creative culinary dishes that ensures your dining experience is like no other.

Essential Functions

• Partner with manager to exploit current culinary trends and implement new and on-brand initiatives
• Collaborates with manager to create menus for special events as needed
• Work with Restaurant Manager to ensure proper communication with co-workers
• Be a motivating presence and leader to the staff to constantly improve and exceed customer expectations

Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years direct experience
• Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays

Physical Requirements

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling and stooping
• Position may require working in a warm kitchen environment
• Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs