Position: Saute Cook I, II, II
Location: Miami, FL
Job Category: Full Time or Part Time
Salary Range: $16 – $22 per hour
ABOUT SMITH AND WEBSTER:
Smith and Webster opened its doors on April 20, 2002. A 150-seat elevated dining space with an eclectic Neo African American menu sprinkled with international flavor was named one of Miami’s Best 10 New Restaurants of 2022 by the Miami New Times. Located in a booming, and rapidly expanding, section of Miami-Dade County known as Biscayne Gardens and sitting on one of Miami-Dade County’s busiest throughfares—163rd Street, the future of this restaurant looks brighter each day. Smith & Webster Restaurant and Bar is a great place to work and dine. Combining an intriguing atmosphere with excellent, delectable food, our goal is to maintain an engaged culinary team and excited diner base. The mission is not only to have great tasting food, but an efficient and effective culinary service delivery, superior customer satisfaction and high employee morale. We want to be the restaurant choice for both diners and job seekers. Employee welfare is paramount to our success. To that end, this document will outline how we intend on building a team that will assist us in promoting the excellence desired by our ownership and customers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Line Cook will plan, prep, set-up, and provide quality service in all areas of food production for breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items and specials in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
EXAMPLE OF SOME RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare all menu items according to recipe requirements and adhere to product sensitivity and plate presentation guidelines.
- Read TOAST screen and prepare order.
- Coordinate ticket with service/kitchen staff and managers.
- Work with speed and efficiency to ensure proper and timely output of restaurant menu items.
- Keep updated on recipe changes and ensure proper execution of recipe procedures to maintain a high quality and consistent product.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area throughout shift.
- Complete assigned prep work for stocking and set up of station. Break down and clean station thoroughly every day.
- Ensure proper rotation of all products to par. Label, day dot, and sign all products. Obtain Chef/Manager signature on all products.
- Must be dressed and well-groomed in Company approved uniform.
- Adherence to Company and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Must always wear approved manufacturer certified slip resistant or non-slip shoes while working.
- Follow the recipe created and designated prep sheets created by kitchen leadership.
- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
- Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
- Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
- Perform other kitchen duties and functions as assigned.
- Have knowledge of how to use and safely operate kitchen equipment and machinery
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Some High School or Equivalent
Experience: Minimum of two years of prior culinary experience in a hospitality environment or equivalency of education and appropriate work experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Experience level:
- 2 years
Restaurant type:
- Fine dining restaurant
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Miami, FL 33162: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Restaurant experience (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
486 NE 167th St, Miami, FL 33162
