Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Paid holidays
Job Description
Loews Hotels & Co is a distinguished hospitality company renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences through luxurious accommodations and personalized service. Their recent expansion in Kansas City, Missouri, introduced the Loews Kansas City Hotel, a modern and upscale establishment designed to cater to the needs of group meetings and individual guests alike. This hotel features an impressive 800-room capacity, complemented by 60,000 square feet of versatile meeting and function spaces. One of the hotel's unique highlights is the sky bridge that seamlessly connects it to the expansive 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center, enhancing convenience for event attendees and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- post secondary culinary training/certification as cook from a recognized culinary training school
- one year experience cooking in an upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent
- 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 its equivalent
- post secondary culinary training/certification as cook from a recognized culinary training school
- one year experience cooking in an upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent
- 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, minimizes waste
- plates cold 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 manufacturer's 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 cooking 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
- 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
- other duties as assigned
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