Restaurant Cook II - Loews Miami Beach

About the role

Loews Miami Beach Hotel, a reimagined oceanfront resort in South Beach, is hiring a Cook II for its RAO's Restaurant. The team supports 790 guestrooms and suites, direct beach access, an oceanfront pool deck, Sea Spa, six restaurants and lounges, and more than 65,000 square feet of meeting space.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and organize the work area with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Receive, inspect and rotate food products so that fresh, high-quality ingredients are used.
• Prepare and store raw food products properly and follow standardized recipes.
• Follow portion control guidelines, minimize waste and plate cold foods according to presentation guidelines.
• Monitor finished product and notify the supervisor of any delays in service.
• Follow governmental food sanitation standards and monitor refrigeration and holding temperatures.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces, wash hands frequently and use knives, slicers, mixers, choppers and grinders safely.
• Notify the supervisor of equipment malfunctions or safety hazards and inform the Steward of dish needs.
• Clean up the work area, return unused ingredients to storage and complete closing tasks at the end of shift.
• Work as a team member, stay alert to problems, treat guests and colleagues politely, follow safety and hygiene rules, attend training and meetings, and comply with uniform and grooming standards.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary culinary training or certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary school.
• One year of cooking experience in an upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation standards and of standard kitchen equipment.
• Able to stand, stoop, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

What we offer

• Health and wellness benefits and 401(k) with company match.
• Paid sick days, vacation, holidays, bereavement leave and pet bereavement.
• Tuition reimbursement and training and development opportunities.
• Pet insurance and complimentary meals in the Team Member Cafeteria.
• Team member hotel rates and other discounts and perks.