Link Cook

Highgate Hotels • Miami Beach, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food items for the restaurants, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets using standardized hotel recipes and standards. The role is responsible for producing appealing food while maintaining kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and safety, and minimizing waste while maximizing the cost-to-production ratio.

The position includes preparing and displaying buffet items, setting up food and stations before service, preparing banquet and cafeteria meals, and supporting kitchen positions as needed. The Cook must follow food handling, storage, sanitation, safety, and equipment procedures, and maintain knowledge of menus and required preparation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Culinary experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of menus and preparation required according to hotel standards.
• Proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and their proper use.
• Ability to stand throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to withstand hot and cold temperature variations.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete food and station preparation before restaurant opening to support prompt and efficient restaurant and room-service operations.
• Prepare and display buffet food according to hotel standards.
• Recognize quality standards for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment and follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Prepare banquet food according to specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
• Prepare and serve food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare foods according to hotel standard recipes; prepare specials under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Break down buffets and kitchen lines and store food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
• Work banquet food stations as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Know the location and operation of fire-extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits to avoid injury to self or other employees.
• Use Production Charts as specified by hotel standards.
• Support any kitchen position that needs help.
• Follow Health Department and company regulations regarding food, storage, standards, and safety.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain its cleanliness.
• Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.
• Assist with storing and rotating food items according to hotel procedures.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED