Cook I - Masons (PM Shift)

Loews Hotels & Co; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Team member hotel rates

Job summary

Loews Nashville Hotel is seeking a dedicated cook to join our culinary team in a luxury property on West End. You will prep, cook, and plate menu items, adhere to recipes, control portions, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

Competitive benefits accompany your growth opportunities. Three+ years cooking in upscale, high-volume environments, strong sanitation knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Three+ years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or restaurant.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift up to 50 pounds; read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure freshness and quality.
• Prepares and stores raw food items; follows standardized recipes.
• Adheres to portion control guidelines and minimizes waste.
• Plates foods according to presentation guidelines and serves promptly.
• Follows Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times.
• Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures; cleans and sanitizes surfaces.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunctions or safety hazards.

Skills

Cooking

English proficiency

Food safety

Job description

Recognized as a Tennessean Top Workplace, Loews Nashville Hotel offers careers in a newly renovated luxury setting where iconic legacy meets modern elegance and Nashville soul. Located on West End, team members support 341 upscale rooms, two dining venues, and 24,000 sq. ft. of premier event space.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 and moreJob 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 standardsQualificationsThree + 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, preferredThorough 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 that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.