Elastika Prep Cook
Elastika Prep Cook
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Description
About Elastika:
Elastika is a contemporary restaurant anchoring the first floor of the landmark Moore building in the heart of Miami Design District. Led by Executive Chef Joe Anthony Elastika offers a global approach to modern American cuisine.
Inspired by Miamis international community and The Moores centurylong legacy of art design and culture Elastika acts as a culinary canvas where eclectic dishes and soulful cooking come to life in an approachable environment.
Elastika is located at 191 NE 40th Street Miami FL 33137. For reservations and to learn more visit www.elastikamiami and follow @elastikamiami on Instagram or contact us at and at 305.209.3100.
About The Moore
The Moore is a landmark destination in the Miami Design District comprised of a private members club hotel and a collection of restaurants retail exhibition event and office space. Housed in the Districts circa1922 Moore building the reimagined nearly 90000squarefoot space integrates two fourstory structures located at the intersection of NE 40th Street and NE 2nd Avenue and includes Elastika the sitespecific commission created by the late artist and architect Zaha Hadid for the inaugural Design Miami/ exhibition in 2005.
The Moores core programming extends throughout the buildings four floors: The first floor is anchored by a public allday dining concept. The second floor will house The Club at The Moore a private membersonly destination inclusive of a restaurant multiple bars lounges and private dining and event spaces. Located on the third floor The Workplace at The Moore offers leasable private offices dedicated desks and limited communal workplace access. The Hotel at The Moore is located on the buildings fourth floor and offers 15 hotel suites that are available for member and nonmember bookings. Additionally the fourth floor is home to The Gallery at The Moore a 4500square foot private exhibition and event space that overlooks the buildings iconic Elastika atrium.
The redevelopment of The Moore is led by boutique hospitality firm and operator WoodHouse. Founded by entrepreneur Brady Wood WoodHouse creates owns and operates experiential concepts ranging from private clubs restaurants and hotels to live music and entertainment venues.
Role:
As a Prep Cook at Elastika your primary responsibility is to maintain and operate one or two stations while ensuring the seamless preparation of food and sauces. You will also assist the Executive Chef during service. Thriving in fastpaced environments you positively influence the team with your highly skilled abilities in multiple stations and remain calm even during busy service periods. Your daily tasks will include preparing food items in the pantry fry station and other kitchen areas. Additionally you must adhere to allergy requests and accommodate specific alterations to dishes.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare consistent and highquality dishes on two stations in a fastpaced and demanding environment following the required ingredients and guidelines.
- Assist with inventory management to ensure the kitchen operates within sustainable food cost parameters.
- Monitor wastage cooking temperatures and quality to minimize additional cost and educate others on the cost of products and their impact on the companys profit and loss.
- Execute production and alacarte dishes including family meals while adhering to Elastika standards for speed of service and consistent dining experience.
- Delegate tasks as needed ensuring compliance with proper procedures for clocking in/out shifts and breaks.
- Support the Executive Sous and Junior Sous with pre and postservice meetings follow recipes and portion controls and maintain presentation specifications set by the Kitchen. Restock items throughout the shift.
- Foster a positive and supportive work environment for teams under pressure boosting staff morale.
- Attend training sessions and contribute to mentoring and educating new and existing team members in areas they aspire to develop.
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Why work with us
This is a chance to be part of a community that doesnt just follow trends it sets them. The Moore is a place where your ideas and contributions will be celebrated. By joining us youll be stepping into an environment that nurtures personal growth and celebrates individuality.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fastpaced upscale and professional culinary environment.
- Strong understanding of professional cooking techniques and knife handling skills.
- Proven ability to execute all menu items properly and deliver topquality dishes across all stations.
- Food handlers certificate
- Strong communication skills ability to take direction and a team player with motivational abilities.
- Proactive in building professional relationships with leaders and kitchen team members. Arrive prior to scheduled start time for adequate preparation meals and briefings on previous and anticipated services.
- Flexibility in schedule including morning night weekends and holidays as needed.
- Willingness to arrive early for work allowing sufficient time to settle and be briefed on previous and upcoming services.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to handle and manipulate objects with hands including seizing grasping turning and holding.
- Capability to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
- Fastpaced movements required to navigate various areas of the club.
- Ability to lift pull carry or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally and 15 pounds regularly.
- Occasional kneeling bending crouching and climbing as required.
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