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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
Loews Coral Gables Hotel is a distinguished luxury hotel located in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida. The hotel offers 242 exquisitely appointed guestrooms, including 23 elegantly designed suites, providing guests with a blend of comfort and sophistication. Situated just four blocks from the iconic Miracle Mile, the hotel serves as the centerpiece of The Plaza Coral Gables, a vibrant 2.1 million square foot mixed-use development that combines retail, dining, and entertainment experiences. This prime location makes Loews Coral Gables Hotel an ideal destination for both leisure and business travelers seeking a dynamic yet relaxing environment.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum three years cooking experience in high volume or upscale restaurant or hotel kitchen
- post secondary culinary training or certification preferred
- strong understanding of food service sanitation standards
- ability to safely operate kitchen equipment
- physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- excellent communication skills in English
- flexible availability including weekends and holidays
Job 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
Job Duties
- 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
- 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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