Restaurant Cook

Loews Hotels, LLC.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & company match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee meals on shift

On-site parking

Job summary

Loews Kansas City Hotel is seeking a skilled cook to join our upscale kitchen team. You will follow recipes, prepare and plate menu items, and ensure quality and timely service for guests in a high-volume setting.

Required: 3+ years cooking experience in upscale hotel or restaurant, knowledge of sanitation standards, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexible weekends. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities at Loews.

Qualifications

• Three or more years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or restaurant.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; flexible schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Receives, inspects, and rotates all food products for freshness.
• Prepares and stores raw food products properly.
• Follows standardized recipes in preparation and cooking of menu items.
• Adheres to portion control guidelines and minimizes waste.
• Plates foods according to plating/presentation guidelines.
• Monitors finished product for timely service and communicates delays.
• Ensures quality product is prepared and served promptly.
• Follows all governmental food sanitation standards at all times.
• Monitors temperatures, cleans surfaces, and maintains hygiene.

Skills

Cooking

Food Prep

Plating

Quality Control

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training/certification

Job description

Loews Kansas City Hotel offers opportunities at an 800-room hotel connected to the Kansas City Convention Center. Team members support 60,000 square feet of event space, dining outlets, an indoor lap pool and a prime downtown location near Power & Light, T-Mobile Center and the Streetcar.

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, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more
• Uniforms provided with dry cleaning at no cost
• On-site parking
• Complimentary meals in Team Member Cafe while working
• 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 and minimizes waste
• Plates 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 an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediatelyProvides Stewards with timely notification of needs 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 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 shifts
• 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 team members
• 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 equivalent
• Three + years cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or post secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school and two year hands on experience
• 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