Line Cook - Upscale Beachfront Hotel Kitchen

Loews Hotels & Co; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) & company match

Paid Sick Days

Vacation

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Complimentary meals for team

Job summary

Loews Miami Beach Hotel in South Beach is seeking a kitchen professional to join our culinary team. You will set up workstations, handle ingredients, follow recipes, plate dishes, and ensure timely service for our upscale, high-volume restaurant environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus post-secondary culinary training or certification, and strong knowledge of food sanitation. English proficiency and ability to work weekends/holidays are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or
• Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 35 pounds
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
• Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are used
• Prepares and stores raw food products properly
• Follows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items
• Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste
• Plates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines
• Monitors finished product waiting to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service
• Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
• Follows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times
• Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently
• Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendations
• Notifies Supervisor of any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
• Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
• Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
• Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused ingredients to proper storage at end of shift
• Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shift
• Other duties as assigned
• General Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concern
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Skills

English proficiency

Sanitation knowledge

High-volume kitchen experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/certification (Cook)

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Loews Miami Beach Hotel in South Beach is seeking a kitchen professional to join our culinary team. You will set up workstations, handle ingredients, follow recipes, plate dishes, and ensure timely service for our upscale, high-volume restaurant environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus post-secondary culinary training or certification, and strong knowledge of food sanitation. English proficiency and ability to work weekends/holidays are required.