Live! By Loews-Arlington, TX treats guests to an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Ideally positioned between the new Texas Rangers' ballpark and Dallas Cowboys' Stadium, the 302-room hotel boasts an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of the Arlington Entertainment District.
Who We Are: 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.
What We Offer:
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, other discounts, perks and more
Job Specific
- 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 manufactures recommendations
- Notifies Supervisor of and 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
- Other duties as assigned
General
- 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
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