Cook I - Canyon Club (Full Time)

Loews Hotels & Co; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee meals

Golf discount

Training & development

Job summary

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced cook for our upscale hotel kitchen. You will set up work areas, follow recipes, and ensure high-quality, fresh ingredients for guests across five dining outlets.

Requires 3+ years cooking in high-volume settings or culinary training; strong English abilities; and a flexible schedule including weekends. Teamwork and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Three+ years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant.
• Post secondary culinary training or certification as 'Cook' from a recognized school.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure freshness.
• Prepares and stores raw food products properly.
• Follows standardized recipes and portion controls; minimizes waste.
• Monitors finished product to ensure timely service.
• Follows Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times.
• Maintains cleanliness and equipment; recycles where possible.

Skills

Cooking experience

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/certification

Job description

Recognized as an AZ Central Top Workplace, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort offers careers at a luxury resort in Tucson's Catalina Foothills. Team members create memorable stays for guests seeking relaxation and adventure across 398 guest rooms, five dining outlets, spa, recreation, and event spaces.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, 401(k) & company matchPaid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet BereavementTraining & Development opportunities, career growthTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceTeam Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks & moreComplimentary meals in Team Member Café while workingGolf discount at The Lodge at Ventana CanyonCommunity volunteer opportunitiesBenefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by positionJob SpecificSets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipmentReceives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are usedPrepares and stores raw food products properlyFollows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu itemsAdheres to established portion control guidelines and minimizes wastePlates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelinesMonitors finished product to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in serviceEnsures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely mannerFollows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all timesMonitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequentlyUses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendationsNotifies Supervisor of an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediatelyProvides Stewards with timely notification of needs for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT itemsCleans and breaks down work area, returns all ingredients to proper storage at end of shiftEnsures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shiftsOther duties as assignedGeneralPromotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concernIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team membersExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsQualificationsHigh School Diploma, or equivalentThree + 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 experienceThorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation StandardsThorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its useAbility to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 50 poundsAbility to read, write and speak EnglishAbility to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidaysLoews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation to submit an application or participate in the hiring process please contact our Human Resources team.