Cook I Garde Manger

Job description

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 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