Nautilus Cook I

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 and minimizes waste
• Plates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines
• Monitors finished product 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 an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately
• Provides Stewards with timely notification of needs 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 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 shifts
• 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 team members
• 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 equivalent
• Three years cooking experience in upscale high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or post secondary culinary training/certification as Cook from a recognized culinary training school and two year hands on experience
• 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