Cook I - Garde Manger
About The Position
The Cook I - Garde Manger at Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, specifically at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, is responsible for overseeing the preparation and production of all cold food items and supervising Pantry/Prep personnel. This role is part of a world-class team that brings to life award-winning hotels, operating under a "power of we" culture. The company is committed to diversity, professional development, and social responsibility, offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is a Caribbean-inspired tropical oasis.
Requirements
- 5 -7 years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant
- 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
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree or equivalent formal training
Responsibilities
- Oversees preparation and production of all cold food items
- Supervises Pantry/Prep personnel
- Supervises/set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
- Oversees/Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used
- Supervises/preparation and storage of raw food products prior to final assembly of cold food items
- Ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of cold menu items
- Assists Panty/Preparation personnel with completion of all duties as needed
- Monitors plating of cold foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- One free meal per shift
- Free theme park access
- Training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
