Cook III - Nautilus

Loews Hotels & Co

Country: United States of America

Location: FL - Miami Beach - Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: November 18, 2024

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.

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, minimizes waste
  • Plates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines
  • Monitors finished product waiting 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 any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
  • Provides Steward with timely notification of need 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 unused 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 shift
  • 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 employees
  • 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 its equivalent
  • One year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school  
  • 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 35 pounds
  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays