Loews Hotels & Co

Cook I - Garde Manger

FL - Orlando - Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Full time

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 Resort

Join the team at our Caribbean-inspired paradise that creates an island escape in a tropical oasis.

Job Specific

  • Oversees preparation and production of all cold food items, supervises Pantry/Prep personnel

  • Supervises/set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment

  • Oversees/Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used

  • Supervises/preparation and storage of raw food products prior to final assembly of cold food items

  • Ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of cold menu items

  • Assists Panty/Preparation personnel with completion of all duties as needed

  • Monitors plating of cold foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines

  • Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendations

  • Notifies Supervisor of an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately

  • Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items

  • Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all 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 shifts

  • 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 team members

  • 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

  • 5 -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 lbs

  • Ability 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.