Cook II

2 years

Located in the nations first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The citys expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have transformed our neighborhood into a cultural destination. Welcome to Where History Meets Modern Day.

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 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

Compensation: Hourly ($20.75)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Set Up and Organize Work Area

Attention to Detail

Setting Up and Organizing Work Area

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Receiving, Inspecting, and Rotating Food Products

Inspect and Rotate Food Products

Customer Service Orientation

Preparing and Storing Raw Food Products

Adaptability

Food Inspection

Team Collaboration

Prepare and Store Raw Food Products

Safety Awareness

Adhering to Portion Control Guidelines

Food Preparation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Plating/Presenting Food According to Guidelines

Culinary Creativity

Follow Standardized Recipes

Physical Stamina

Monitoring Finished Product and Ensuring Prompt Service

Interpersonal Skills

Following Standardized Recipes

Following Governmental Food Sanitation Standards

Willingness to Learn

Portion Control

Monitoring Refrigeration and Holding Temperatures

Plate Cold Foods

Cleaning and Sanitizing Work Surfaces

Plating/Presentation

Using Kitchen Equipment Safely

Monitor Finished Product

Notifying Supervisor of Equipment Malfunction or Safety Hazard

Food Safety

Providing Timely Notification for Clean Dishes/Pots/Pans

Follow Food Sanitation Standards

Returning Cooking Utensils to Pot Wash Area

Following Sanitation Standards

Cleaning and Breaking Down Work Area

Monitor Refrigeration and Holding Temperatures

Promoting Teamwork Skills

Monitoring Temperatures

Executing Emergency Procedures

Clean and Sanitize Work Surfaces

Complying With Safety Regulations and Procedures

Knife Skills

Maintaining Cleanliness of Equipment and Work Area

Use Kitchen Equipment Safely

Equipment Maintenance

Maintaining Current Hotel Information

Notify Supervisor of Equipment Malfunctions

Complying With Uniform and Grooming Standards

Communication Skills

Notify Steward of Clean Dish Needs

Teamwork

Clean and Break Down Work Area

Problem Solving

Promote Teamwork

Emergency Procedures

Communicate Effectively

Safety Regulations

Execute Emergency Procedures

Maintain Cleanliness and Equipment

Compliance With Standards and Policies

Comply With Safety Regulations

Attend Meetings and Training Sessions

Physical Ability to Lift and Carry

Remain Current With Hotel Information

High school diploma or equivalent

Post Secondary Culinary Training/Certification

One Year Experience Cooking in Upscale Environment

Thorough Knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards

Thorough Knowledge of Standard Kitchen Equipment

Ability to Lift and Carry Up to 50 Pounds

English Language Proficiency

Flexible schedule availability

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