Line Cook at Amara at Paraiso

Miami, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organizational Support, Planning/Organizing, Professionalism, Dependability, Cooking, Food Preparation, Quality Control, Sanitation, Time Management, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Customer Service

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Description Awarded the Great Place to Work Certificate in 2024 & 2025 General Description of Work With delegated authority, reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine/ Kitchen Manager and the Sous Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for… Essential Function: Manage and run production lines. Ensure spec guidelines are followed, log and report any discrepancies Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products in order to ensure that packing specifications are met. All stations are set up by 11 am at latest. Walk-in consolidation and cleaned at end of shift. Keep store rooms organized. Make sure afternoon menu is correct and on time. Make sure family meal is set and on time. Be ready and willing to assist fellow cooks as situations arise. Assist with developing daily specials. Record and rotate product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records. Actively cook / prep / assemble where needed. Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment. Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served. Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period. Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Handles, stores and rotates all products properly. Assists in food prep assignments during off - peak periods as needed. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager or manager - on - duty. Requirements Competencies: Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking. Language Skills: Ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel. Physical Ability Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours). Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

The Line Cook is responsible for managing production lines, ensuring specifications are met, and preparing a variety of food items. They must maintain a clean work environment and assist fellow cooks as needed.