Upscale Hotel Cook - Fast-Paced, High-Volume Kitchen

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 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.