Cook II (On Call)

Loews Hotels & Co; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & company match

Paid Sick Days

Vacation & Holidays

Training & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee meals

Team member hotel rates

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co - St. Louis, located at Ballpark Village, is seeking a professional cook to join our hotel kitchen team. You will prepare and plate menu items, follow recipes, maintain quality, and ensure food safety while serving guests with stadium-area views.

We value teamwork and provide competitive health benefits, paid time off, development opportunities, and staff discounts. Experience in high-volume hospitality is preferred, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Post secondary culinary training/certification as Cook + 1 year experience in upscale hotel/restaurant.
• 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 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 and minimizes waste.
• Plates cold foods according to plating/presentation guidelines.
• Monitors finished product to ensure timely service and notifies supervisor of delays.
• Ensures quality product is prepared and served promptly; follows all sanitation standards.

Skills

Ability to stand for long periods and

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/certification as Cook

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

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 match
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays & Paid Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance & Pet Bereavement
• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks & more
• Discounted Parking including game days & special events
• Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working
• Discounted perks for Ballpark Village and St. Louis Cardinals Store
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by position

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