Restaurant Cook II
11 days ago
Arlington
Job DescriptionLive! By Loews-Arlington, TX treats guests to an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Ideally positioned between the new Texas Rangers' ballpark and Dallas Cowboys' Stadium, the 302-room hotel boasts an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of the Arlington Entertainment District. 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, 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, • 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 employees, • 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, • 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, • Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 50 pounds, • Ability to read, write and speak English