Pantry Cook: Upscale Cold Dishes & Plating Mastery

Mr C. Hotels; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Paid time off

Parking

Meals

Job summary

Bellini at Mr. C Coconut Grove is hiring a Pantry Cook to join our kitchen staff and handle cold items on our menu.

Responsibilities include preparing hors d'oeuvres, properly seasoning all appetizers, and storing ingredients to keep them fresh in a fast-paced setting. You should be familiar with food hygiene and available to work evenings and weekends.

Eligible full-time employees receive generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation time, PTO, parking and meals.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pantry Cook, Prep Cook or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with professional kitchen equipment.
• Good knowledge of food plating techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Team spirit and collaboration.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Culinary school degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Make cold appetizers, including salads, vegetable and meat roll-ups and bruschettas.
• Garnish dishes with spices, nuts, fruit, and vegetables.
• Prepare vinaigrettes, dips, and herb-infused oils.
• Perform meal-prep activities before guests arrive (like chopping vegetables, cutting fish, and meat, and washing fruits).
• Store ingredients to keep them fresh and reduce food wastage.
• Check food plating, temperature, and portions for all cold dishes.
• Sterilize kitchen equipment at the end of your shift.
• Monitor stock and place orders, as needed.
• Recommend modern recipes to renew our menu and add nutritious, creative cold dishes.
• Maintain a clean station at all times.

Skills

Pantry Cook experience

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food plating skills

Health and safety knowledge

Multitasking

Team player

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Culinary school degree

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Food prep tools

Job description

Bellini at Mr. C Coconut Grove is hiring a Pantry Cook to join our kitchen staff and handle cold items on our menu.

Responsibilities include preparing hors d'oeuvres, properly seasoning all appetizers, and storing ingredients to keep them fresh in a fast-paced setting. You should be familiar with food hygiene and available to work evenings and weekends.

Eligible full-time employees receive generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation time, PTO, parking and meals.