Experienced Line Cook - Upscale Hotel Kitchen

Loews Hotels & Co; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson seeks a professional cook to join a luxury hotel kitchen. The role requires rigorous attention to food quality, sanitation, and timely service in a high-volume environment.

Candidates should have 3+ years’ cooking experience or formal culinary training, excellent English, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Weekend and holiday availability is required, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and food service sanitation knowledge.
• 3+ years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or restaurant, or formal culinary training.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

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.
• 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 foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines.
• Monitors finished product to ensure food is served promptly and notifies supervisor of delays.
• Ensures safety and sanitation standards are followed; reports equipment malfunctions or hazards.
• Keeps work area clean and breaks down station at end of shift.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen equipment knowledge

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/certification as Cook

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Mixers

Choppers

Grinders

Job description

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson seeks a professional cook to join a luxury hotel kitchen. The role requires rigorous attention to food quality, sanitation, and timely service in a high-volume environment.

Candidates should have 3+ years’ cooking experience or formal culinary training, excellent English, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Weekend and holiday availability is required, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.