Cook I - Banquets

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture.Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.We care for you, just as we care for others.About Loews Sapphire Falls ResortJoin the team at our Caribbean-inspired paradise that creates an island escape in a tropical oasis.Job SpecificSets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipmentReceives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are usedPrepares and stores raw food products properlyFollows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu itemsAdheres to established portion control guidelines and minimizes wastePlates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelinesMonitors finished product to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in serviceEnsures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely mannerFollows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all timesMonitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequentlyUses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendationsNotifies Supervisor of an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediatelyProvides Stewards with timely notification of needs for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT itemsCleans and breaks down work area, returns all ingredients to proper storage at end of shiftEnsures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shiftsOther duties as assignedGeneralPromotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concernIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team membersExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsQualifications5 -7 years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant required.Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred.Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards.Strong organizational skills.Excellent guest service skills.Ability to regularly push, pull, lift up to 50 lbsAbility to communicate effectively in English verbally with team members, leaders and guests required.Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required.