BANQUET COOK

Are you a hospitality professional with experience in culinary and have a love for hospitality and genuinely exceeding expectations? Would you like to further your hospitality career in an upscale resort environment with breathtaking views? If so, please read on! Fisher Island Club is looking to hire a on-call Banquet Cook. This position has a competitive wage
, depending on experience. All eligible full-time regular employees are also offered great benefits
, including medical, dental, vision, a 401 (k) retirement savings plan, holiday pay, vacation time, paid time off (PTO), short-term disability, life insurance, AD&D, free parking, and free meals
.

Accessible only by ferryboat or private yacht, our boutique property is comprised of a collection of just 15 graciously appointed historic and reimagined cottages, villas, and guesthouse suites that surround the now-iconic limestone and marble Vanderbilt Mansion mere steps from the beach, pool, spa, restaurants, and marina. Our private membership-only club boasts a beach club with one of the country's only genuinely secluded beaches, a 15-room all-suite luxury hotel, an award-winning championship golf course, 17 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, two deep-water marinas, a variety of casual and formal dining venues, a spa, a salon, a fitness center, the Vanderbilt Theater, an aviary with over a dozen exotic birds, and an observatory for stargazing.

No other Miami resort or hotel offers the type of world-class luxury and 5-star level of service that we do.

It is the superior service and attention to detail that our staff provides to our residents, members, and hotel guests that distinguishes us from other private clubs. That's why we consider the health and well-being of our staff members to be one of our highest priorities. In addition to competitive wages
, we are pleased to offer a variety of excellent benefits and career growth opportunities
.

• Set up and maintain workstation
• Prepare all food items as needed
• Assist in training new employees as required
• Beware of safety hazards in the kitchen and correct them quickly
• Competent in correctly storing all meat, fish, and poultry
• Understand the differences and uses of all herbs and types of seasonings
• Understand and have the ability to train on all basic cooking methods (braising, poaching, etc)
• Knife skills, ability to cut all vegetables and fruits in all utilized cuts, and have the ability to train and monitor others
• Have the creative ability to produce specials and possess the skills to accomplish any task given by the Banquet Chef
• Be a role model for the remainder of the team with regards to attendance, following all house rules, and by maintaining a positive attitude at all times
• Ensure that all tasks are completed daily before you leave for the day and that you communicate your departure with the Banquet Chef
• Ensure that all daily cleaning and organizational standards are met consistently throughout the day in both storage and production areas
• Ensure that you, as well as all other ambassadors, maintain all expected food handling procedures
• Consistently maintain camaraderie and professional etiquette with your peers at all times
• Complete any other task given to you with enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism.

• Must have excellent product knowledge in produce, meat, fish, herbs, grains, and equipment
• Must be fully competent on all stations in the kitchen
• Able to lift to 50 pounds
• Must be able to execute all menu items for all meal periods, in the assigned kitchen
• Fully understand the importance of and have the ability to utilize standard recipe cards and plating guides
• Must have the ability to lead and assist with holding staff accountable for productivity in the absence of the chef
• Must work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must consistently work within the sanitary and food safety guidelines.

• Extremely fast-paced environment
• Occasional use of sharp and hot equipment
• High volume production
• Extended periods of standing, walking

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