What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Cook position at Loews Kansas City Hotel?

Job Description

Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting to the 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel marks the first hotel catering to groups & meetings to open in more than 20 years in Kansas City. Two signature restaurants, a Grab & Go bakery and a rooftop lounge will round out this all glass, 24 story hotel, which stands out on the city's skyline. Loews Kansas City is located at the cornerstone of an already vibrant and continuously growing downtown Kansas City.

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 foods according to established plating / presentation guidelines
Monitors finished product waiting 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 any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
Returns 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

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 employees

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

Qualifications

High School Diploma, or its equivalent

One year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or Post Secondary culinary training / certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards

Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use

Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 35 pounds

Ability to read, write and speak English

Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

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.

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