Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and resort destination that caters to groups of all sizes, as well as families who are looking for a world-class experience in the epicenter of the premier sports and entertainment district in the country. Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth between iconic sports stadiums, Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Series Texas Rangers and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, the 888-room resort features five restaurants and lounges, two pools with an authentic sandy beach, cabanas and a water slide as well as a fitness center, full-service spa and salon and 266,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Assists Cooks l & ll in the preparation of food cooked to order, preps food for service, according to established standardized recipes. Job Specific Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used Prepares and stores raw food products prior to cooking Follows standardized recipes in the preparation of menu items prior to cooking Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste Plates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines Monitors finished product waiting for server pick up 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 any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc. Returns soiled pot, pans and 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 unusual matters of significance 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 One year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school 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 35 pounds Ability to read, write and speak English Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays