Cook II Bank & Bourbon

Loews Hotels & Co; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member hotel rates

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Loews Philadelphia Hotel is hiring a Cook to join our upscale kitchen team in a high-volume setting. You will set up the station, receive and rotate ingredients, and follow standardized recipes to prepare quality menu items.

We require a High School Diploma or equivalent and post-secondary culinary training or Cook certification, with nutrition and sanitation standards as a priority. The role supports teamwork and flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post secondary culinary training or Cook certification expected.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Receives, inspects and rotates all food products to ensure quality.
• Follows standardized recipes in preparation and cooking of menu items.
• Adheres to portion control guidelines and minimizes waste.
• Monitors finished product and services to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in line with government guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post Secondary culinary training / Cook certification

Job description

Loews Philadelphia Hotel offers job seekers the chance to work in the historic PSFS building in Center City. Team members deliver modern hospitality in a landmark setting surrounded by Philadelphia's skyline, arts scene and vibrant culture.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, minimizes wastePlates cold 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 and equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediatelyProvides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.Returns cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT itemsCleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused 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 shiftOther 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 employeesExecutes 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 its equivalentPost 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 equivalentThorough 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.