Fine-Dining Salad Cook — High-Volume Prep Pro (401k & Benefits)

The Villa Casa Casuarina; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid vacation

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee meals

Job summary

Gianni’s at the Villa Casa Casuarina in Miami Beach is seeking an experienced Salad Cook (Ensaladera) for a high-volume, fine-dining kitchen. This is not an entry-level role; the team handles 500–800 covers per night and requires speed, precision, and consistency at the salad station.

You will set up and maintain a fully stocked station, prepare salads and dressings, and support prep for services and large events while upholding HACCP standards and spotless mise en place.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a salad or cold station (fine dining or high-volume preferred).
• Strong knife skills and prep efficiency.
• Ability to work extremely fast and organized under pressure.
• High attention to detail and plating presentation.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a fully stocked and organized salad/cold station.
• Prepare salads, cold appetizers, dressings, and garnishes quickly and consistently.
• Prep vegetables, lettuces, fruits, herbs, and station items with precision.
• Assemble dishes at high speed during service while maintaining presentation standards.
• Keep excellent mise en place, rotation, and station cleanliness.
• Follow all food-safety and HACCP procedures.
• Assist with prep for daily service and large events.
• Communicate clearly with the line and expo during service.

Skills

Salad station experience

Knife skills

Speed under pressure

Plating presentation

Job description

Gianni’s at the Villa Casa Casuarina in Miami Beach is seeking an experienced Salad Cook (Ensaladera) for a high-volume, fine-dining kitchen. This is not an entry-level role; the team handles 500–800 covers per night and requires speed, precision, and consistency at the salad station.

You will set up and maintain a fully stocked station, prepare salads and dressings, and support prep for services and large events while upholding HACCP standards and spotless mise en place.