Preston's Cook I

Loews Hotels; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (Sick days, vacation, &H

Tuition reimbursement

Meal benefits for staff

Job summary

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is seeking a dedicated line cook to join our oceanfront kitchen team in South Beach. You will prepare and plate menu items, follow standardized recipes, and maintain high quality and safety standards for a fast-paced, upscale dining environment.

We offer opportunities to grow within a premier beachfront resort, with comprehensive benefits and team-oriented culture. Candidates should have solid kitchen experience, strong teamwork, and a passion for guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• English literacy and communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Set up and organize work area with supplies and equipment.
• Receive, inspect, and rotate food products to ensure freshness and quality.
• Prepare and store raw food products following recipes and standards.
• Adhere to portion control and plating guidelines for presentation.
• Monitor service pace and notify supervisor of delays.
• Ensure timely service and food safety compliance at all times.
• Provide clean workstation and assist with end-of-shift break down.
• Follow government sanitation standards and maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces.
• Operate knives and kitchen equipment safely per manufacturer guidance.
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisors.
• Support other shifts and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Loews Miami Beach Hotel offers careers at a reimagined oceanfront resort in South Beach. Team members support 790 renovated guestrooms and suites, direct beach access, an oceanfront pool deck, Sea Spa, six restaurants and lounges, and more than 65,000 square feet of meeting space.

Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer

• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working
• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more
• Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by position

Job Specific

• 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 and minimizes waste
• Plates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines
• Monitors finished product 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 an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately
• Provides Stewards with timely notification of needs 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 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 shifts
• 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 team members
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Three + years cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or post secondary culinary training/certification as \"Cook\" from a recognized culinary training school and two year hands on experience
• 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 50 pounds
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays