Cook I - Flying V (Scheduled as Needed) (PM Shifts)

Loews Hotels & Co; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee meals

Golf discount

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ is hiring a line cook to join our luxury resort kitchen team. The role requires preparing and plating dishes, following standardized recipes, and ensuring food safety and quality throughout service.

You will set up, stock, and maintain a clean station while supporting guests with timely, high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three+ years of cooking experience in upscale, high-volume settings.
• Knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and organize work area with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Receive, inspect, and rotate all food products for freshness.
• Prepare and store raw food items properly.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
• Plate foods according to presentation guidelines and ensure timely service.
• Monitor finished products and notify supervisor of delays.
• Maintain quality, safety, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Operate knives and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Close down area, clean, and store ingredients at shift end.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/certification as Cook

Tools

Food sanitation knowledge

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 match
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks & more
• Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working
• Golf discount at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon
• Community volunteer opportunities
• 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