Cook II Main Kitchen

Loews Hotels & Co; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health & wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Sick Days, Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Member Rates & discounts

Complimentary Parking

Complimentary meals in Team Member Caf

Job summary

Loews Arlington Hotel is seeking a professional cook to join our upscale hotel kitchen. You will prepare and plate menu items, follow recipes, and help maintain high sanitation standards in a high-volume environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma, culinary training/certification, and at least 1 year of experience in a hotel or freestanding restaurant. English proficiency and weekend availability are expected. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary training/certification as Cook from a recognized culinary training school.
• At least 1 year experience cooking in an upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant.

Responsibilities

• 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 delays.
• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Culinary training / Cook certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Loews Arlington Hotel offers job seekers a large-scale resort and meetings environment in Arlington's sports district. Team members support 888 rooms, five dining venues, pools, spa services and 266,000 square feet of event space, with skybridge access to Live! by Loews.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, Holidays & Paid BereavementTraining & Development opportunities, career growthTuition ReimbursementPet Insurance & Pet BereavementTeam Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks & moreComplimentary ParkingComplimentary meals in Team Member Café while workingDiscounted tickets to local attractions & entertainment venuesCommunity 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, 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 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.