Cook I - Masons at West End (AM Shift)

About the role

Recognized as a Tennessean Top Workplace, Loews Nashville Hotel offers careers in a newly renovated luxury setting where iconic legacy meets modern elegance and Nashville soul. Located on West End, team members support 341 upscale rooms, two dining venues, and 24,000 sq. ft. of premier event space. Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

Responsibilities

• Set up and organize work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
• Receive, inspect, rotate all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are used
• Prepare and store raw food products properly
• Follow standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items
• Adhere to established portion control guidelines and minimize waste
• Plate foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines
• Monitor finished product to ensure food is served promptly; notify supervisor of any delays in service
• Ensure that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
• Follow all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times
• Monitor refrigeration and holding temperatures, clean and sanitize work surfaces, wash hands frequently
• Use knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to manufacturer recommendations
• Notify supervisor of an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately
• Provide stewards with timely notification of needs for clean dishes, pots, pans, etc.
• Return utensils to pot wash area; inform steward of any hot items
• Clean and break down work area; return all ingredients to proper storage at end of shift
• Ensure that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shifts
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promote and apply teamwork skills at all times
• Notify appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concern
• Be polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team members
• Execute emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Comply with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attend appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintain cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Comply with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycle whenever possible
• Remain current with hotel information and changes
• Comply with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• Three or more years cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant, or post-secondary culinary training/certification as “Cook” from a recognized culinary training school and two years hands-on experience, preferred
• 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 50 pounds
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) retirement plans with company match
• Paid sick days, vacation, holidays and paid bereavement
• Pet insurance and paid pet bereavement
• Free onsite parking and 50% off monthly bus passes
• Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Training and development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team member hotel discounts and other perks

Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by position.