Cook III Main Kitchen

Loews Hotels & Co; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health & wellness benefits

401(k) & company match

Paid sick days, vacation, holidays &/s

Free meals in Team Member Café

Discounted tickets to local venues

Job summary

Loews Arlington Hotel is seeking a Cook III for the Main Kitchen. Responsibilities include setting up the work area, preparing and storing foods, following recipes, and ensuring high-quality, timely plating while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires at least one year of upscale cooking experience, culinary certification, and the ability to work weekends/holidays in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• One year cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or restaurant.
• Culinary training/certification as Cook from a recognized school.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment and its use.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 35 pounds, and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes the work area with all necessary supplies.
• Prepares and stores raw food products; follows standardized recipes.
• Monitors temperatures and maintains sanitation throughout shift.
• Plates foods according to presentation guidelines and serves promptly.
• Minimizes waste and adheres to portion-control guidelines.

Skills

One year cooking experience

English communication

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary training/certification as Cook

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

## Cook III Main KitchenApply: TX - Arlington - Loews Arlington Hotel: Full time: Posted Today: R0088741Loews 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 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* Complimentary Parking* Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working* Discounted tickets to local attractions & entertainment venues* 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 foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines* Monitors finished product waiting 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 any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately* Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.* Returns 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* One year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or Post Secondary culinary training/certification as \"Cook\" from a recognized culinary training school* 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 35 pounds* Ability to read, write and speak English* Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays