Line Cook

Grove Bay Hospitality Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Grove Bay Hospitality Group's Regatta Grove waterfront restaurant in Coconut Grove, FL is seeking BOH staff to join a world-class kitchen team. Plan, prep, set up, and execute quality menu items while maintaining sanitation and efficiency.

The role requires pride in production standards, teamwork, and the ability to work 8-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment; culinary training and English communication are valued. Competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Culinary College Degree.
• 0 to 2 years experience as a Line cook at a 4/5-star restaurant.
• Food handling certificate.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management to their understanding.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to provide legible communication.
• Sanitation certificate. (Preferred)
• Previous Supervisory experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict sanitation and health compliance across all kitchen areas.
• Set up workstation with mise en place, tools, and supplies per standards.
• Prepare and plate menu items following recipes and yield guides.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages to Sous Chef.
• Open and close kitchen shifts according to procedures.
• Assist in plating banquet hot meals and off-premise events as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with Kitchen and F&B staff to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Food handling certificate

English communication

Sanitation certificate

Basic math skills

Legible communication

Supervisory potential

Education

Culinary College Degree

Job description

• Food handling certificate

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

Regatta Grove is seeking BOH staff to join a world-class team at our waterfront restaurant in Coconut Grove!

JOB OVERVIEW

Plan, prep, set up, and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with departmental quality standards, recipes, and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate
• Culinary College Degree
• 0 to 2 years experience as a Line cook at a 4/5-star restaurant
• Food handling certificate
• Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management to their understanding
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to provide legible communication
• Sanitation certificate. (Preferred)
• Previous Supervisory experience is a plus

Skills

• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through.
• Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' food orders.
• Ability to maintain good coordination.
• Ability to transport cases of received goods to the workstation; pots and pans of food from storage/prep areas to the serving line.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift in hot, noisy, and sometimes close conditions.
• Ability to work with all products and ingredients involved.
• Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ability to operate, clean, and maintain all equipment required in job functions.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
• Ability to expand and condense recipes.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Essential Job Function

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and restaurant requirements.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly, and safely.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental/restaurant policies and procedures.
• Meet with Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Opening Shift - Turn on specified equipment (i.e., ovens, deep fryers), fill steam table, and unlock secured areas (i.e., reach-ins, walk-ins); secure keys according to procedures.
• Complete opening duties:
• Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies according to standards.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies. Ensure everything complies with standards.
• Check production schedule and pars.
• Establish priority items for the day.
• Inform the Sous Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.
• Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations; rectify any deficiencies. Maintain throughout the shift.
• Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day.
• Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service.
• Continue prep work after the meal period for the next meal service.
• Check the printer at the workstation; ensure that it is in working order and that there is enough paper available for the shift.
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
• Inform the Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out.
• Inform F&B service staff of 86'd items and the number of available menu specials throughout the meal period.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Inform Head Cook of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and restaurant requirements.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables.
• Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station.
• Direct and assist Stewards in order to make clean-up a more efficient process.
• Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Head Cook before leaving.
• Successful completion of the Restaurant training/certification process.
• Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties according to department standards:
• all food items to the proper storage areas.
• Rotate all returned products.
• Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away.
• Straighten up and organize all storage areas.
• Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, and shelves.
• Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations.
• Ice down hot items from the steam table, so they cool quickly.
• Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift.
• Restock items that were depleted during the shift.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Assist with inventories as scheduled.
• Assist in plating up Banquet hot meals as assigned.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Perform duties in other areas of the kitchen as assigned.
• Work at off-premise functions.
• Research new menu items.
• Attend designated meetings (Line-up, monthly meeting, general session, e.g.).
• Provide Lateral Service if and when possible.

KEY RELATIONSHIP

• Internal: Kitchen Staff, Stewarding Staff, F&B Staff, Purchasing Department, Storeroom, Engineering, Catering Staff, Conference Services Staff.
• External: Guests/Visitors, Food Vendors, Equipment Repair Company Personnel, Health Department Inspectors.

NOTE

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Grove Bay is an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer; you must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.