Upscale Hotel Cook II — Craft High-Quality Dishes

Loews Hotels & Co; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Complimentary meals for team members

Team member hotel rates

Job summary

Loews Miami Beach Hotel in South Beach is seeking a skilled Cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare and plate menu items, follow recipes, and maintain high sanitation standards in a fast-paced, upscale hotel environment.

The ideal candidate has culinary training, at least one year of experience in a premium setting, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Join us to contribute to guests’ memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent.
• Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school +One year experience cooking in an upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent
• 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

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 hot foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines
• Monitors finished product to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of delays
• 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
• Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment safely
• Notifies Supervisor of equipment malfunction or safety hazard
• Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes
• Returns cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of HOT items
• Cleans and breaks down work area, stores unused ingredients properly
• Ensures closing side work is complete, equipment is turned off and kitchen secured
• Other duties as assigned
• Promotes teamwork and safety practices
• Keeps guests and colleagues informed of issues
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the kitchen

Skills

English proficiency

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post secondary culinary training/certification (Cook)

Job description

Loews Miami Beach Hotel in South Beach is seeking a skilled Cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare and plate menu items, follow recipes, and maintain high sanitation standards in a fast-paced, upscale hotel environment.

The ideal candidate has culinary training, at least one year of experience in a premium setting, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Join us to contribute to guests’ memorable dining experiences.