Cook III - Nautilus

Mb Redevelopment - Miami Beach, FL

Full-time

Miami Beach, FL

Accommodation

About the position

The position involves preparing and cooking food in a high-volume hotel kitchen, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The role requires teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and effective communication with supervisors and staff. The ideal candidate will contribute to a positive guest experience through excellent food preparation and service.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Receives, inspects, and 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 waiting to ensure food is served promptly and 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, and washes hands frequently.
• Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders, and all other equipment safely according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Notifies Supervisor of any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately.
• Provides Steward with timely notification of the need for clean dishes, pots, pans, etc.
• Returns utensils to pot wash area and informs Steward of any HOT items.
• Cleans and breaks down work area, returning all unused ingredients to proper storage at the end of the shift.
• Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off, and kitchen is secure at the end of the shift.
• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times.
• Notifies appropriate individuals 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• One year cooking experience in an 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 a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• 401K matching
• Travel benefits
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development