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

Loews Hotels & Co; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Complimentary parking

Complimentary meals for team members

Job summary

Loews Arlington Hotel is seeking a professional Cook for our upscale, high-volume kitchen. You will prepare and plate hot and cold dishes, follow standardized recipes, and maintain strict portion control and sanitation standards.

The role requires energy, reliability, and the ability to work a flexible schedule in a busy hotel environment. Join a team that delivers exceptional guest experiences across multiple dining venues and events, with opportunities for development and advancement in a

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

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, 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

Skills

Food sanitation knowledge

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives & slicers

Mixers & grinders

Job description

Loews Arlington Hotel is seeking a professional Cook for our upscale, high-volume kitchen. You will prepare and plate hot and cold dishes, follow standardized recipes, and maintain strict portion control and sanitation standards.

The role requires energy, reliability, and the ability to work a flexible schedule in a busy hotel environment. Join a team that delivers exceptional guest experiences across multiple dining venues and events, with opportunities for development and advancement in a