Cook II

Loews Hotels, LLC.; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & 401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Hotel rates

Job summary

Loews Coronado Bay Resort, a secluded waterfront retreat near San Diego, is seeking a Kitchen Cook to join our team. You will set up and organize work areas, receive and inspect food, follow standardized recipes, and maintain high quality while minimizing waste.

This role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working weekends and holidays. We value teamwork and safety; you will follow sanitation standards, monitor temperatures, and ensure timely plating.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary training or certification from a recognized school is required.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work area with necessary supplies.
• Receives and inspects food; ensures freshness and quality.
• Prepares and stores raw food items following recipes.
• Plates cold foods and assists with hot dish preparation as needed.
• Monitors temperatures; maintains sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Food safety

English proficiency

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training/certification

Job description

Loews Coronado Bay Resort offers careers at a secluded waterfront retreat near San Diego's top attractions and the Pacific Ocean. Team members create memorable guest experiences across a 15-acre peninsula with bay views, 440 rooms and suites, a spa, recreation, and 70,000 square feet of meeting 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 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 and more

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, minimizes waste
• Plates cold 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 and equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
• Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
• Returns cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
• Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused 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 shift
• 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 employees
• 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 its equivalent
• Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school +One year experience cooking in an upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent
• 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

The wage for this position is $29.79.