Chefs Assistant Jobs in Miami, FL (NOW HIRING)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the administration of the entire kitchen area in the absence of the Chef and/or Sous Chef.  Assist and support kitchen staff as needed.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Preparation of fish and meats.
• Oversee preparation of food in all areas during assigned shift.
• Communicate any challenges to Chef/Sous Chef.
• Set up Daily Specials and Happy Hour Food according to schedule and spaces.
• Assists in providing a safe working environment.
• Assists Chef/Sous Chef in overseeing cleanliness and sanitation.
• Visually check food quality.
• Prepare staff schedules with guidance of Chef/Sous Chef.
• Assist with outlet food ordering
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards
• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Responsible for all aspects of quality control, supervision and production for their area.

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.

• Other duties as assigned by Chef/Sous Chef.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequency Key: Rare - up to 1 hour, Occasional - 1-3 hours, Frequent - 3-6 hours, Constant - 6-8 hours

Physical Activity                                                                                                                      Frequency

Sitting                                                                                                                                       Occasional

Walking                                                                                                                                       Frequent

Climbing stairs                                                                                                                              Frequent

Standing                                                                                                                                       Constant

Crouching/Bending/Stooping                                                                                                     Constant

Reaching                                                                                                                                       Constant

Grasping                                                                                                                                       Constant

Pushing/Pulling                                                                                                                         Frequent

Near Vision                                                                                                                                       Constant

Far Vision                                                                                                                                       Constant

Hearing                                                                                                                                       Constant

Talking                                                                                                                                       Constant

Smell                                                                                                                                       Constant

Taste                                                                                                                                       Occasional

Lifting/carrying (#50 lbs)                                                                                                           Occasional

Travel                                                                                                                           Rare

OTHER DUTIES:

Assimilate into Trump National Doral - Miami  Cultural Foundation through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of the Trump Cornerstones. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Doral 

Golf Resort & Spa from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE.  Associates will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Leader.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Positions directly reporting to this position (titles):

• None

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to perform all hourly kitchen staffs’ essential functions.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to grasp, carry and or lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with knives, spatulas, spoons, tongs and other kitchen utensils.
• Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment including but not limited to, slicer, mixer, blender, stoves, oven, broiler, etc.
• Must have intermediate mathematical skills.
• Must be able to perform duties in a confined work space, standing for long periods of time and in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to make quick and accurate decisions sometimes under stress.
• Must have a full use of senses of hearing, taste, smell, touch and sight in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Culinary degree or equivalent experience in hotel or restaurant. 

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum three years of experience as a cook. Minimum two years of experience in a similar environment.  Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in the culinary department

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

ServSafe Certified preferred.

GROOMING/UNIFORMS:

All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.

OTHER:

Additional language ability preferred.

Trump National Doral Miami participates in the federal E-Verify program, an electronic system that verifies employment authorization in the United States by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with government databases. The company uses E-Verify only after an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. The company does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or candidates who have not received a job offer from the company.