PM Prep Cook

PM Prep Cook
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach

Who We Are:

At The Standard Spa, Miami Beach, we do things a little differently. We’re not just a hotel—we’re a lifestyle destination known for our casual glamour, playful spirit, and impeccable service. Our culinary team creates nourishing, seasonal, and delicious food experiences rooted in wellness, flavor, and simplicity. We’re looking for a Prep Cook to join our back-of-house family and help us keep things fresh, clean, and downright tasty.

The Gig:

As a Prep Cook, you’ll be the backbone of the kitchen—responsible for prepping ingredients, receiving and storing deliveries, and ensuring our kitchen remains a well-oiled (and sanitized) machine. You’ll assist the chefs, support your teammates, and make sure every bite starts with the right foundation.

What You'll Do:

• Prep vegetables, sauces, and recipes as directed by the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs

• Help prepare daily staff meals

• Stock and maintain the cafeteria with food, condiments, and essentials

• Receive, check in, label, and rotate deliveries following F.I.F.O. standards

• Ice and maintain seafood products and manage meltwater properly

• Ensure all food is labeled, dated, covered, and stored properly

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized prep station at all times

• Follow all kitchen safety standards when handling sharp tools and hot/cold items

• Show up on time, in full uniform, and ready to work with a positive attitude

What We're Looking For:

• Prior kitchen or prep experience preferred.

• Ability to stay cool, calm, and collected under pressure

• Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and food quality

• Willingness to jump in wherever needed—no task is too small

• A collaborative and respectful approach to working with others

• Dependability, punctuality, and professionalism

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to grasp, lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or climbing for extended periods

• Exposure to hot and cold kitchen environments

• Safe handling of knives, slicers, and other kitchen tools

Come as you are. At The Standard, we celebrate individuality, creativity, and passion in all its forms. If you bring heart, hustle, and a love for hospitality, we want to meet you.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
Have basic food knowledge
Have prior experience in similar position
Know the difference between basic knife cuts
Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions.
Have basic knife skills
Have organizational Skills.
Have sanitation Skills.
Command of the English language.
Multi-lingual is helpful.
Must bring own knives and tools
Must keep knife sharp at all times

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work standing for a minimum period of 8 hours per day
Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
Work with sharp objects in a safe manner.
Work around flammable materials.
Will be exposed to hot and cold temperature extremes.
Must be able to move, pull, carry and lift at least 50 pounds of force.
Occasionally kneeling, sitting, crouching and climbing.
Must be able to hear and speak clearly to communicate with guests and co-workers.