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
- Oversees preparation and production of all cold food items, supervises Pantry / Prep personnel
- Supervises / set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
- Oversees / Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used
- Supervises / preparation and storage of raw food products prior to final assembly of cold food items
- Ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of cold menu items
- Assists Panty / Preparation personnel with completion of all duties as needed
- Monitors plating of cold foods to ensure adherence to established plating / presentation guidelines
- 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
- 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 timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and / or areas of concernIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team membersExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsQualifications
High School Diploma, or equivalentThree + 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 experienceThorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation StandardsThorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its useAbility to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 50 poundsAbility to read, write and speak EnglishAbility to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidaysLoews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.