Cook I - Mason's Kitchen

Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid vacation after 6 months of employment

Paid sick time and holiday pay

Health and well-being benefits after 60 days of employment

401(k) with employer matching

Free onsite parking

Discounted bus passes

Complimentary Meals

discounted hotel stays

Career development programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job Description

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville offers a vibrant blend of historic charm and modern Southern hospitality. Situated minutes from Nashville's most iconic attractions, this upscale hotel serves as both a welcoming accommodation and a cultural hub for travelers and locals alike. Known for its soulful inspiration and dynamic work culture, Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza prides itself on fostering an engaging and supportive environment for its employees. This dedication has been nationally recognized as the hotel was named to the 2025 TopWorkplaces list, reflecting its commitment to providing a positive workplace with a variety of staff benefits and opportunities... 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, 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

Job Qualifications

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, 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

Job Duties

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 and minimizes waste
plates 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 an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately
provides stewards with timely notification of needs 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 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
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 team members
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

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