Upscale Hotel Cook — Plating & Quality Expert

Loews Hotels & Co; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid sick days

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Team member hotel rates

Complimentary meals

Complimentary parking

Discounted tickets to local venues

Community volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co invites applications for a Cook position at Live! by Loews - Arlington, a high-energy hotel in the Arlington Entertainment District.

You will set up the kitchen, receive ingredients, follow recipes precisely, and plate dishes with care to ensure quality and timely service. Ideal candidates bring at least one year of cooking experience in a high-volume setting or formal culinary training, and must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or post secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook".
• 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.

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 foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines.
• Monitors finished product waiting to ensure food is served promptly; notifies supervisor of delays.
• Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner.

Skills

Cooking

English proficiency

Teamwork

Food safety

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training/certification (Cook)

Job description

Loews Hotels & Co invites applications for a Cook position at Live! by Loews - Arlington, a high-energy hotel in the Arlington Entertainment District.

You will set up the kitchen, receive ingredients, follow recipes precisely, and plate dishes with care to ensure quality and timely service. Ideal candidates bring at least one year of cooking experience in a high-volume setting or formal culinary training, and must be able to work weekends and holidays.