What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Cook II position at Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX?
Job Description
Job Description
Live! By Loews-Arlington, TX treats guests to an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Ideally positioned between the new Texas Rangers' ballpark and Dallas Cowboys' Stadium, the 302-room hotel boasts an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of the Arlington Entertainment District.
Job Specific
- 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, minimizes waste
- Plates cold 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 and equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
- Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
- Returns cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
- Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused 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 shift
- Other duties as assigned
General
Qualifications
Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
