About Us

Infused with Art Deco style, each of our resort’s 393 rooms reflect South Beach’s colorful spirit. Our hotel soaks in striking views of the Atlantic Ocean and has the best address in South Beach, where Ocean Drive meets Collins Avenue. In addition to our competitive company Health Benefits, we at the Royal Palm provide our associates with a variety of perks and incentives such as discounted city parking, associate recognition programs, a daily complimentary meal, summer BBQs and a variety of other fun events. We take care of you so that you can take care of our guests. Start your career in Miami today! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Cook 1 Prep, prepare and execute consistent quality food while assisting in the overall function of Kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prep and prepare all food for overall restaurant menus, EDR and banquet functions while following recipe cards, production guides and portion standards. Follow and cook in timely manner all tickets rung in by service staff.
• Date and label all food containers and production items. Follow all food rotation standards to HEI Hotel and resort standards As well as FIFO first in first out.
• Monitor and record daily all cooler temperatures bringing any issues with temperature range to Executive Chef or The Sous chef Managing your Kitchen
• Prep for set par according to business volumes, pull necessary items and inform chefs of Food inventory needs to complete daily tasks.
• Assist in Prepping and keeping Buffet stocked when open.
• Monitor all items for quality ensuring only the best is served to the customer
• Assist chefs in control of food cost by limiting waste, cross utilizing products and using creative means to repurpose food for Employee dining facility
• Have a clear understanding of how to operate, maintain and clean properly Deep fryers, Steakhouse broiler, open gas range, flat top/ griddle, convection oven, combi oven, food processor, mixer, slicer, steam tables, tilt skillet and all other necessary Kitchen equipment in daily job duties.
• Ability to work clean. Follow all federal and state food health and safety guidelines at ALL times.
• Perform cleaning and deep cleaning during low demand times to maintain the highest level of cleanliness standards
• Follow all opening and closing procedures dependent on your scheduled shift
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Help with stewarding to maintain kitchen plates, smallware's and all utensils are stored properly
• Perform any and all Job duties assigned to you from Executive Chef and sous chefs
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs in daily job duties

Qualifications

• Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation
• Minimum entry level understanding of knife skills i.e., Dice, julienne, brunoises, chiffonade, mince
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication styles to effectively respond to guests, coworkers and management.
• 1 year Professional kitchen experience required.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs ​through EyeMed. ​Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. 

Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.