Cook II (On Call)

Loews Hotels & Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance & bereavement

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co’s Live! by Loews - St. Louis is seeking a professional cook for a high-volume hotel kitchen at Ballpark Village. The role supports fresh, quality menu items and strict sanitation standards in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates have a culinary background with training and hands-on experience in upscale settings, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Training and advancement opportunities accompany competitive health benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary culinary training/certification as Cook preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and organize work area with all supplies and equipment.
• Receive, inspect, and rotate all food products for quality.
• Prepare and store raw foods properly according to recipes.
• Follow standardized recipes and cooking guidelines.
• Adhere to portion control to minimize waste.
• Plate cold foods per plating guidelines and timelines.
• Monitor finished products for timely service.
• Follow governmental food sanitation standards at all times.
• Monitor refrigeration/holding temps; keep surfaces clean.
• Use knives, slicers, mixers and other equipment safely.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor immediately.
• Provide Steward with clean dishes and utensils as needed.
• Return utensils to wash area; clean and break down work area.
• Ensure closing side work is complete and area secure.
• Embrace other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training certificate

Tools

Knives & kitchen equipment

Job description

Live! by Loews - St. Louis offers careers at Ballpark Village in a hotel connected to sports and entertainment energy. Team members support 216 guestrooms, 17,000 square feet of event space, multiple dining venues and memorable guest experiences with stadium-area views.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 & moreDiscounted Parking including game days & special eventsComplimentary meals in Team Member Café while workingDiscounted perks for Ballpark Village and St. Louis Cardinals StoreCommunity 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 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.