Line Cook

Marion Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management group in Miami is seeking a skilled line cook to prepare dishes, maintain kitchen standards, and ensure food quality. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, legal ability to work in establishments serving alcohol, and strong communication skills. This position requires culinary expertise and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining sanitation practices. A flexible schedule is ideal as evening and weekend shifts will be necessary.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years’ experience as a line cook in a fast-paced environment.
• Legally able to work in establishments serving alcohol.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes using recipes and menu items defined by the Head Chef.
• Keep kitchen running smoothly and assist with supply orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation practices.

Skills

Culinary skills

Problem solving

Communication

Food safety compliance

Job description

Mr. Hospitality is a fully integrated hospitality management group that conceptualizes, owns and operates restaurants and nightlife destinations. With 20 years of combined experience in the food and beverage industry, Mr. Hospitality has brought dining, art, fashion and entertainment to a new level of sophistication by fully understanding the U.S market

Job Summary

The line cooks responsibilities include the preparation of dishes using recipes and menu items created by the Head Chef. You are expected to have advanced culinary skills in most sections of a kitchen operation and have the ability to assist with keeping the kitchen running smoothly throughout the shift as well as placing orders for supplies as needed. An experienced line Cook should also be able to customize customers’ orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations. To be successful as a line cook, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. Ultimately, an exceptional line cook should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource to the entire culinary team.
• Continually execute line procedures to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, productivity and professionalism are at highest level.
• Maintain sanitation practices and protocol.
• Scraping food from dirty dishes, pots, pans, plates, flatware, and glasses, washing dirty dishes, and putting them away.
• Assisting with sweeping, mopping, and polishing the restaurant communal areas, restrooms, kitchen, and equipment.
• Keeps an accurate inventory of needed supplies on the line and makes note of any missing items to report to the Chef.
• Reports maintenance deficiencies that require immediate attention.
• Reports of any loss or damage of furniture, fixtures or equipment.
• Ensures the proper use and care of equipment.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the service and surrounding areas.
• Meet weekly with Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, Corporate Chef or as directed.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years’ experience as a line cook working in a fast paced environment
• Legally able to work in establishments which serve alcohol
• Must be able to provide legal documentation to work in the US
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for 8-hour shifts and lift at least 25 pounds.
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedure
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and protein used to prepare dishes and informing the Chef de Cuisine and /or Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.
• Preparing various types of dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination, proper hygiene principles in all cooking areas and clean your space at the end of.
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty.
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.
• Communicating with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.
• Control and register food waste (spoilage), and over preparation of food according to the kitchen operational standards.
• Flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Personal Appearance

• Must abide by the brand standards.
• Slip resistant black shoes is a must.
• Must be cleanshaven at all times.
• All employees must maintain good personal hygiene. Fingernails must be cut and clean. Personal appearance must be suitable for work at all times.
• Maintain personal health and sanitation standards (wash hands when using restroom, etc.)

Personal Attributes

• Be honest, trustworthy and respectful.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Be flexible in regard to schedule.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.

Environmental Conditions

• Use of chemicals and electrical equipment.
• Ability to tolerate varying conditions of noise level, temperature and air quality.
• The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues and with different cultural and belief systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mr. Hospitality Group LLC, 1111 SW 1 Ave LLC d/b/a Marion Lafayette and 550 Washington Queen LLC d/b/a provides equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities, which includes providing reasonable accommodations as required by law. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please notify management.