Line Cook - La Fuga-2

Hei Hotels Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & wellness packages

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Travel benefits

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts at Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach is hiring a kitchen teammate to prepare quality dishes and assist in daily kitchen operations. You will follow recipe cards, monitor production and portion standards, rotate stock, check pars, and help maintain clean, safe work areas while supporting a fast-paced hotel dining environment.

Our team values reliability, teamwork, and guest-focused service; experience in hotel kitchens is helpful, and training is provided with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Hotel kitchen experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs on a continuous basis.
• Effective verbal and written communication with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time and monitor production estimates.
• Date and rotate perishables, maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars, plan prep, and assist with buffet stock.
• Return unused items to storage with proper dating.
• Assist in controlling food cost and waste per standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Attend as required and be reliable for shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dexterity

Communication

Lifting ability

Hotel experience preferred

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Food processor

Mixer

Slicer

Oven steam table

Waffle iron

Flat top grill

Job description

About Us

Discover the hidden gen of Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach, nestled just steps from the serene shoreline. Our resort offers guests a unique viewpoint of the city's vibrant boating life, along with a comprehensive experience of luxurious accommodations, events, dining and cocktails. We provide a wide range of career opportunities, whether you're seeking seasonal roles or a long-term career in hospitality. Our team is eager to welcome you into our family, where you'll join a passionate group that works hard, has fun and supports one another. As part of the HEI family, you'll benefit from our HEI Loves culture, which celebrates our associates with competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and generous PTO programs. Enjoy access to health and wellness packages, robust retirement plans, travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more. Join us at Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach and become a valued member of our dedicated team today!

About Us

Discover the hidden gen of Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach, nestled just steps from the serene shoreline. Our resort offers guests a unique viewpoint of the city's vibrant boating life, along with a comprehensive experience of luxurious accommodations, events, dining and cocktails. We provide a wide range of career opportunities, whether you're seeking seasonal roles or a long-term career in hospitality. Our team is eager to welcome you into our family, where you'll join a passionate group that works hard, has fun and supports one another. As part of the HEI family, you'll benefit from our HEI Loves culture, which celebrates our associates with competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and generous PTO programs. Enjoy access to health and wellness packages, robust retirement plans, travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more. Join us at Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach and become a valued member of our dedicated team today! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program 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 and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.