Line Cook

Wequassett; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Vacation/Holiday benefits

401(k) with matching funds

Hotel Room Discounts

Job summary

Havana Cabana in Key West is seeking a Line Cook to join its Cuban-inspired resort kitchen. You will prepare and cook food across stations, follow recipes, and ensure timely, high-quality dishes while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

You will assist with inventory, stock control, and training of new team members in a collaborative environment that values excellence and pace.

Qualifications

• 2-year culinary degree or related work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review previous day’s production and set required daily production levels.
• Set up and service lunch and/or dinner lines and cold stations to meet needs.
• Identify and select meats, seafood, dairy, fruits, and vegetables for prep.
• Cook all foods to order according to customer specifications.
• Prepare additional food items such as appetizers and sides.
• Garnish plates to maintain presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory control and waste reduction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment.
• Train new associates and promote teamwork.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Physical ability to lift 50lbs

Ability to work under pressure

Education

2-year culinary degree or related work experience

Job description

Who we are:

A Cuban-Inspired Paradise in Key West!

Waterfront located, Havana Cabana radiates Cuba's joyful and sometimes rebellious spirit, embracing the art & culture that famously seduced Hemingway and deeply influenced Key West! Named one of Florida's Top 10 Resorts by Travel & Leisure, Havana Cabana is a lush escape from reality where the best of Key West is experienced with an intoxicating Cuban flare.

What we are looking for:

A Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food in a fast-paced kitchen environment. They work on specific stations, such as grilling, sautéing, or preparing salads, following recipes and maintaining consistency in food quality. Line cooks ensure the kitchen remains organized, clean, and that food is prepared in a timely manner while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. They may also assist with inventory, cleaning, and other kitchen tasks as needed.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Review previous day’s production and butcher counts to establish required production levels for the day.
• Set up and service lunch and/or dinner lines and cold stations to meet operational needs.
• Identify and select cuts of meats, poultry, seafood, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables for hot and cold food preparation.
• Cook all foods to order, ensuring each dish is prepared according to customer specifications.
• Prepare additional food items as assigned, including appetizers, sides, and special dishes.
• Properly garnish all hot and cold food plates to maintain presentation standards.
• Ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen, adhering to high standards of food production and timing.
• Requisition necessary supplies to maintain the flow of production.
• Assist with inventory control, helping to track stock levels and reduce waste.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, ensuring proper sanitation and upkeep of equipment and work areas.
• Assist in training new associates, promoting a collaborative and skilled kitchen team.

Qualifications:

• 2-year culinary degree or related work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Company Benefits

Havana Cabana is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits plan that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance programs geared to you and your family’s needs as well as Vacation/Holiday benefits.
• For your financial wellness our resort provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life Insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability.
• In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing us as the employer of your future.

Havana Cabana is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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