Cook I - Banquets

Loews Hotels & Co•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, team members are encouraged to make a difference and enjoy their work daily within a world-class team at the award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort. The company has been recognized as one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, emphasizing a "power of we" culture. They are committed to fostering an environment where team members can bring their authentic selves to work, connect, engage, and delight guests. The company embraces diversity, offers opportunities for team members to reach their full potential through training and development, and promotes social responsibility within the community. This specific role is at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, a Caribbean-inspired paradise designed to create an island escape in a tropical oasis.

Requirements

5 -7 years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
Strong organizational skills
Excellent guest service skills
Ability to regularly push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally with team members, leaders and guests required
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred

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 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
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