Cook I - Loews Hotels Universal Orlando

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 the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort. The company is committed to its "power of we" culture and has been recognized as one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes. Loews Hotels & Co, headquartered in New York City, is an independently owned family hotel company with a deep heritage in the hotel industry and excellence in service. It owns and operates hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada, including multiple properties in partnership with Universal Orlando Resort. The company prides itself on individuality and uniqueness, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, team member growth, empowerment, social responsibility, and environmental protection through eco-friendly and sustainability programs.

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 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

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 35 pounds
Follows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items
Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendations
In the absence of Kitchen Supervisor acts as lead in the kitchen
Other duties as assigned