Banquet Cook II
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Arlington
Posted on: September 30, 2024
Job Description:
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.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 assignedGeneral
- 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
standardsQualifications
- 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
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Arlington , Banquet Cook II, Hospitality & Tourism , Arlington, Texas
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