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Loews Hotels & Co

Cook I - Garde Manger

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.25 - $18.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
meal discounts
Training and Development
Uniform allowance

Job Description

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is a premier luxury destination located in the scenic Catalina Mountain range near Tucson, Arizona. Renowned for its breathtaking desert views and exceptional guest services, this resort offers a tranquil oasis for guests seeking a high-end desert escape. The property combines the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert with upscale amenities and attentive hospitality, making it a standout in Arizona's luxury resort market. Guests enjoy a wide range of recreational activities including hiking, golf, spa treatments, and fine dining experiences, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Catalina Mountains. The resort prides itself on fostering... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Three plus 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 year hands on experience
  • 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

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Three plus 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 year hands on experience
  • 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

Job Duties

  • Set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
  • Oversees, receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used
  • Supervises preparation and storage of raw food products prior to final assembly of cold food items
  • Ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of cold menu items
  • Assists pantry/preparation personnel with completion of all duties as needed
  • Monitors plating of cold foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines
  • Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufacturers recommendations
  • Notifies supervisor of an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately
  • Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs steward of any hot items
  • Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all 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 shifts
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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