Cook II - 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, has been named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes. They offer excellent benefits and perks, including one free meal per shift and free theme park access, fostering a dynamic culture that is interesting, challenging, fulfilling, and fun. Loews Hotels embraces diversity, offers opportunities for team members to reach their potential, and invests in training and development. They promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community. Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is an independently owned family hotel company with a deep heritage in the hotel industry and a commitment to excellence in service. They own and operate hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada, including multiple properties in partnership with Universal Orlando Resort. Loews Hotels & Co prides itself on individuality and uniqueness, offering properties grounded in family heritage and dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments with a locally handcrafted approach. Joining Loews Hotels & Co means becoming part of a family where Team Member growth and empowerment are central to their DNA. They offer progressive benefits such as paid parental leave, 401K matching, travel benefits, and ongoing learning and development opportunities. The company fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, works to protect the environment with eco-friendly and sustainability programs, and supports its communities. Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Culinary experience required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards required
Strong organizational skills required
Excellent Guest Service skills required
Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift items weighting up to 50 pounds repetitively required
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

3 - 5 years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant preferred

Responsibilities

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 35 pounds
Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use, such as fryer, grill, sauté and broiler
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 manufacture's recommendations
Other duties as assigned