RAO's Restaurant Cook II-2

Davita Inc.; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in Miami Beach is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing a variety of desserts, maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness, and ensuring efficient food preparation. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in pastries and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in cooking, baking, and pastry.
• Ability to obtain Food Handler's Card.
• Knowledge of mixing techniques, recipe preparation, and decorating.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standard recipes ensuring consistency.
• Maintains cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
• Manages proper storage and rotation of products.

Skills

Basic knowledge of classical French desserts

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of kitchen/pastry equipment

Education

Pastry diploma or degree

Job description

A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined.

This position is responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared in the pastry department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Pastry Chef and Sous Chef
• Report cook I if any of the above is absent
• Prepares all volume food inters according to standard recipes and specifications to ensure consistency of product
• Must adhere to control procedures for cost/quality
• Checks and controls the proper storage an rotation of product, checking on portion control to maintain a quality product
• Practice inventory controls, including the preparation of and pick up of item from the storeroom
• Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates
• Cleaning of walk-ins, reach-in boxes, to ensure all equipment in working areas is clean and sanitary and in proper working condition, in order to comply with health department regulations
• Maintains area in a clean condition at all times
• Will be required to work varying schedules that reflect the business needs of the hotel
• All other duties that are assigned

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

• Notifies immediate supervisors promptly and fully of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees
• Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• 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

• Basic knowledge of classical French desserts, chocolate handling and sugar work preferred
• Basic knowledge on mixing techniques, recipe preparation, piping, cake building, decorating
• Basic knowledge on mousses, custards and sauces.
• Comprehend BEO'S
• Knowledge on restaurant desserts, and desserts special
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and difficult situations
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen/pastry equipment, "mixers, tilt skillets, ice cream machine"
• Basic mathematical skills
• Must be able to obtain Food Handler's Card
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Education:

• Pastry diploma or degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-4 year's experience with a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, baking and pastry