Cook II Main Kitchen

Loews Arlington Hotel offers job seekers a large-scale resort and meetings environment in Arlington's sports district. Team members support 888 rooms, five dining venues, pools, spa services and 266,000 square feet of event space, with skybridge access to Live! by Loews.

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, Holidays & Paid Bereavement Training & Development opportunities, career growth

Tuition Reimbursement Pet Insurance & Pet Bereavement Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks & more Complimentary Parking Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working

Discounted tickets to local attractions & entertainment venues

Community volunteer opportunities

Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by position

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…