Restaurant Cook I

Live! 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 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 immediately

• Provides 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