FT Line Cook

Company Description

Located in beautiful South Beach, The Balfour is a historic Art Deco boutique hotel rooted in the iconic Ocean Drive. Historic and hip, yet classic and modern, The Balfour offers our team members and guests to create their own story. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. Come join The Originals and unlock up-leveled experiences at our hotel.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Under the general guidance of the Executive Chef perform the daily execution of all assigned Line Cook production. This position is responsible for ensuring the highest quality food is served at all times. The Line Cook handles all aspects of their assigned cooking station – sets up, stock product, cook, and presents dishes according to the hotel's recipes, cleans, sanitizes and maintains equipment, utensils and tools. Have fun and make friends!!!

Duties & Functions:

• Must love and support their TEAM!
• Must love and take care of guests!
• Must say “yes” and “thank you” often!
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be excited about change and an evolving environment
• Ensures all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out basis
• Maintains a solid knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques
• Identifies and safely uses all kitchen equipment
• Regularly restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service
• Properly labels and dates all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Applies basic knife skills required for service
• Reads, measures, and executes recipes
• Maintains a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Able to versatile with hot and cold items
• Exhibits a solid knowledge, understanding and application of various cooking techniques
• Maintains a solid knowledge, understand and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups
• Works as a team, assisting with all needs and inquiries
• Effectively communicates with management and Chefs
• Performs other job related duties as assigned
• Continuous use of hands and arms
• Works with a sense of urgency
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager
• We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral service.  We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional service

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the venue teams.
• Communicate with employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy restaurant activity, serving as a role model for team and other employees. Interact with other department personnel and venue staff as needed.
• Make decisions and take actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.

To be aware of and ensure constant compliance with all necessary operational policies including:

• Health and Safety
• Food Hygiene
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures
• Liquor Licensing

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Attend mandatory meetings including divisional meetings, staff meetings, etc.
• Participate in community events and ensure corporate social responsibility goals of SLS are met.
• Utilize traditional software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Micros, ADP, Open Table and any departmental specific systems used.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Ensure confidential documents are kept in a secured area.
• When disposing confidential documents that contain any personally identifiable information, they must be shredded or pulverized.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Department Head.
• Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire Team Members to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensure compliance with Morgan's Originals policies and procedures.

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