All Purpose Cook I

Loews Hotels & Co; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health & wellness benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid sick days, vacation, holidays &…

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance & pet bereavement

Team member hotel rates & discounts

Complimentary meals in team member caf

Community volunteer opportunities

Complimentary parking

Job summary

Loews New Orleans Hotel in the Warehouse District is seeking an All Purpose Cook I to join our culinary team. You will set up and organize the kitchen, handle raw ingredients, and follow recipes to create high-quality dishes for upscale guests.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of cooking in a high-volume setting, and formal culinary training or equivalent hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Three+ years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant.
• Culinary training/certification as Cook from a recognized culinary training school.
• Two years hands-on experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are used.
• Prepares and stores raw food products properly.
• Follows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items.
• Adheres to established portion control guidelines and minimizes waste.
• Plates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines.
• Monitors finished product to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service.
• Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Follows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times.
• Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently.
• Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner.
• Notifies Supervisor of an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately.
• Provides Stewards with timely notification of needs for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
• Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items.
• Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all ingredients to proper storage at end of shift.
• Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shifts.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Cooking experience

Sanitation knowledge

Kitchen equipment knowledge

English reading/writing/speaking

Education

Culinary training/certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## All Purpose Cook IApply: LA - New Orleans - Loews New Orleans Hotel: Full time: Posted Today: R0089150Loews New Orleans Hotel offers careers in the city’s Warehouse District, where culture, comfort and hospitality come together. Team members help create upscale guest experiences in a prime location near the energy, charm and character of the Big Easy. **Who We Are**: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. **Growth and belonging start here**; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us. **What We Offer**:* Competitive health & wellness benefits, retirement benefits* Paid Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays & Paid Bereavement* Training & Development opportunities, career growth* Tuition Reimbursement* Pet Insurance & Pet Bereavement* Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more* Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working* Community volunteer opportunities* Complimentary parking* *Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by position* **Job Specific*** Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment* Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are used* Prepares and stores raw food products properly* Follows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items* Adheres to established portion control guidelines and minimizes waste* Plates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines* Monitors finished product to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service* Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner* Follows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times* Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently* Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendations* Notifies Supervisor of an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately* Provides Stewards with timely notification of needs for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.* Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items* Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all ingredients to proper storage at end of shift* Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shifts* Other duties as assigned**General*** Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times* Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concern* Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team members* Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards* Complies with required safety regulations and procedures* Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions* Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area* Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules* Recycles whenever possible* Remains current with hotel information and changes* Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards**Qualifications*** High School Diploma, or equivalent* Three + years cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or post secondary culinary training/certification as \"Cook\" from a recognized culinary training school and two year hands on experience* Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards* Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use* Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 50 pounds* Ability to read, write and speak English* Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays