Job Description
High School Diploma, or its equivalent
One year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or Post Secondary culinary training / certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school
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 35 pounds
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
Last updated : 2026-0+-26
Responsibilities
Assists Cooks l & ll in the preparation of food cooked to order, preps food for service, according to established standardized recipes
Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used
Prepares and stores raw food products prior to cooking
Follows standardized recipes in the preparation of menu items prior to cooking
Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste
Plates foods according to established plating / presentation guidelines
Monitors finished product waiting for server pick up 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 any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc
Returns soiled pot, pans and cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused 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 shift
Other duties as assigned
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and / or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
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 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.
Assists Cooks l & ll in the preparation of food cooked to order, preps food for service, according to established standardized recipes.
Job Specific
• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
• Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used
• Prepares and stores raw food products prior to cooking
• Follows standardized recipes in the preparation of menu items prior to cooking
• Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste
• Plates foods according to established plating / presentation guidelines
• Monitors finished product waiting for server pick up 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 any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
• Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
• Returns soiled pot, pans and cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
• Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused 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 shift
• Other duties as assigned
General
• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and / or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
• 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 its equivalent
• One year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or Post Secondary culinary training / certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school
• 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 35 pounds
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
Last updated : 2026-0+-26
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Banquet cook position is now open for candidates interested in the Hotel Jobs sector. This role in Miami Beach offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Hotel Jobs is a plus.
