Cook I - Garde Manger

Loews Hotels•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, team members make a difference and have fun every day, bringing to life world-class hotels at Universal Orlando Resort. The company is committed to its "power of we" culture, embraces diversity, and invests in training and development. Loews Hotels & Co, headquartered in New York City, is an independently owned family hotel company with a deep heritage in hospitality and excellence in service. They own and operate hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada, including partnerships with Universal Orlando Resort, focusing on locally handcrafted approaches and delivering unscripted guest moments. Joining Loews Hotels & Co means becoming part of a family where Team Member growth and empowerment are central to their DNA. This specific role is for a Cook I - Garde Manger at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, a Caribbean-inspired paradise that creates an island escape in a 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 preferred

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