Evening Line Cook — Upscale Dinner Service

Mikacoralgables; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MIKA Coral Gables by Michael White is seeking an experienced, motivated, and dependable PM Line Cook to join our culinary team. The PM Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and executing menu items during dinner service according to MIKA's recipes, presentation standards, and quality expectations.

Dinner service at MIKA requires precision, urgency, consistency, organization, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience in a high-volume, upscale or fine-dining restaurant.
• Strong understanding of professional cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Strong knife and food-preparation skills.
• Ability to execute multiple tickets while maintaining timing and accuracy.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes, plating specifications, and Chef direction.
• Ability to remain composed and organized during demanding dinner services.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time, in complete uniform, and ready to work at the scheduled start time.
• Review daily reservations, VIPs, private events, specials, menu changes, allergies, and anticipated business levels.
• Complete assigned prep and ensure the station is fully set and ready before service.
• Prepare ingredients according to MIKA recipes and Chef specifications.
• Execute menu items accurately and consistently throughout dinner service.
• Maintain established standards for taste, temperature, portion, presentation, and timing.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and respect the integrity and quality of all ingredients.
• Maintain strong communication with Chef, Expo, Sous Chefs, and neighboring stations.
• Coordinate timing with other stations so complete tables are executed properly.
• Work with urgency and efficiency during high-volume periods without sacrificing quality.
• Immediately communicate low product levels, mistakes, delays, equipment problems, or other issues that could affect service.
• Never send a dish that does not meet MIKA standards.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store all food according to FIFO procedures.
• Minimize food waste and properly utilize ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout service.
• Follow all sanitation, food-safety, temperature-control, and cross-contamination procedures.
• Follow MIKA's allergy procedures and Chef instructions for dietary restrictions.
• Assist other stations when needed to support the overall success of service.
• Properly break down, clean, sanitize, and restock the station after service.
• Complete all closing responsibilities before leaving.
• Properly communicate prep needs and product levels to the following shift/day.
• Perform additional culinary responsibilities as assigned by Chef or management.

Skills

precision

urgency

consistency

organization

communication

knife skills

teamwork

availability

Tools

professional cooking techniques

Job description

MIKA Coral Gables by Michael White is seeking an experienced, motivated, and dependable PM Line Cook to join our culinary team. The PM Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and executing menu items during dinner service according to MIKA's recipes, presentation standards, and quality expectations.

Dinner service at MIKA requires precision, urgency, consistency, organization, and strong communication.