Cook III

About the role

Live! By Loews-Arlington, TX offers an upscale experience blending sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Located between the Texas Rangers' ballpark and Dallas Cowboys' Stadium, the hotel features an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the Arlington Entertainment District.

Responsibilities

• Set up and organize work area with necessary supplies and equipment
• Receive, inspect, and rotate food products to ensure freshness and quality
• Prepare and store raw food products correctly
• Follow standardized recipes in preparing and cooking menu items
• Adhere to portion control guidelines and minimize waste
• Plate foods according to established guidelines
• Maintain prompt service and quality of food
• Monitor refrigeration and holding temperatures, clean and sanitize work surfaces, and wash hands frequently
• Use equipment safely and notify supervisor of malfunctions or hazards
• Notify Steward of clean dishes, pots, pans, and inform them of any hot items
• Clean and break down work area, return unused ingredients to proper storage
• Ensure all closing side work is complete, turn off cooking equipment, and secure kitchen
• Promote teamwork and apply teamwork skills
• Notify appropriate individuals promptly and fully of problems and concerns
• Be polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management, and fellow employees
• Execute emergency procedures according to hotel standards
• Comply with safety regulations and hotel policies
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Maintain cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Comply with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant
• 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 schedules including weekends and holidays

Skills

• Food Safety Compliance
• Equipment Operation
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Emergency Procedures

Benefits

Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match, paid sick days, vacation, and holidays, paid bereavement, paid pet bereavement, training & development opportunities, career growth, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, team member hotel rates, and other discounts, perks, and more.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD