Garde Manger | Commis I - Line Cook

Fontainebleau Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Full benefits package

Job summary

Fontainebleau Miami Beach is seeking an Assistant for the Chef de Partie to support daily kitchen operations while upholding HACCP standards and delivering high-quality prep. You will handle mise-en-place, recipe reviews, and maintain station cleanliness.

Join a renowned luxury hotel offering a competitive hourly wage and full benefits. Experience in fast-paced, multi-unit hospitality environments is valued with a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory health and safety, sanitation, chemical usage, fire procedures and HACCP.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic/intermediate math skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff and guests.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies, procedures, and daily directives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise-en-place in advance of the cooking process; review recipes; measure ingredients; wash, chop and portion ingredients.
• Prepare and handle food per HACCP guidelines.
• Check and clean refrigerators, trolleys, utensils, and kitchen equipment daily.
• Maintain kitchen area cleanliness and hygiene.
• Utilize leftovers to minimize waste under guidance of Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Collect products from stores per HACCP guidelines and company policies.
• Assist with daily inventory and provide par levels to Chef de Partie.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Kitchen equipment operations

English literacy

Math skills

Teamwork & communication

Policy & procedure compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or apprenticeship preferred

Food Safety Training required

Job description

\"IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART.\"

• Morris Lapidus

A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax - however they define a perfect day. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach, and is thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.

We provide a highly competitive hourly wage along with a full benefits package.

Responsible for assisting the Chef de Partie with the working requirements of the day-to-day operations while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in designated work areas.

Essential Functions

• Prepare mise-en-place in advance of the cooking process review recipes; check and measure necessary ingredients; wash, chop, and place ingredients in individual bowls; and retrieve and prepare for use all necessary equipment.
• Prepare and handle food according to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program guidelines.
• Check and clean refrigerators, trolleys, utensils, and kitchen equipment daily.
• Maintain the specific kitchen area clean and hygienic.
• Make proper use of leftover food items to minimize wastage under the guidance of the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• Pick up products from stores in accordance with HACCP guidelines and Company policies.
• Assist with daily inventory of assigned stations for daily requisitions and provide daily par levels to Chef de Partie.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic/intermediate math skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, and guests.
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.

Education And Experience

• High school education or equivalent. Culinary training or an accredited apprenticeship program is preferred.
• Relevant experience in high quality, high volume, and multi-unit operations preferred.
• Food Safety Employee Training is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in the kitchen locations of the property. Exposure to chemical cleaning solvents. Ability to tolerate varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires mobility. Ability to grasp, lift, move, or push goods on a cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 pounds. Ability to work in confined spaces. Sense of smell, taste, touch, and sound. Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and colors. Normal vision and hearing range.

Fontainebleau Florida Hotel LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy related conditions, and to accommodate religious practices.