Overnight Cook

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Miami seeks a passionate 'Cook 1 (Overnight)' dedicated to culinary excellence. The role involves preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen standards, and providing exceptional service to enhance guest experiences. Candidates should have culinary training and the ability to work varied shifts.

Benefits

Competitive Employee Health Insurance

Complimentary Room Nights

401k plan with match

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum two years culinary or related work experience required.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to work all shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to banquet event orders.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and cleanly.
• Control food waste and maintain proper temperatures for perishables.

Skills

Advanced culinary knowledge

Proficient knife skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school education or equivalent culinary training

Job description

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Poolside paradise meets city sleek under the Miami sun. Above the trendy Brickell Avenue – find the best of both big city adventure and a tropical getaway – arrive at our lifestyle-inspired lobby, savour the fun and flavourful dining experiences, and spend the day with a swim or sway in a hammock within our two-acre sun-kissed sanctuary. It’s all set against the Miami skyline overlooking the city’s fashionable art, dining, and entertainment scenes just minutes from our doorstep.

About the Role

Four Seasons Hotel Miami is looking for Cook 1 (Overnight) who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our employees have the opportunity to shape our guests experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to banquet event orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, 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; return all food items not used 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 policies.
• Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to work all shifts including, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years culinary or related work experience.
• Advanced culinary knowledge is preferred for this position.
• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill. Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.
• Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.
• Position regularly involves lifting food cases and materials weighing up to 70 pounds pushing and pulling, lifting, carrying carts is required.
• Regular bending to lift items and supplies.
• 80% mobility during the shift, 10% continuous standing.

Benefits Four Season Employees Enjoy

• Competitive Employee Health, Basic Dental and Vision Insurance
• Complimentary Rooms Nights at Four Seasons
• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k plan with match
• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round.
• And so much more!

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.