Cook - Bill's Grill (On Call)

Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether you explore the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, you can consider us your desert oasis. Welcome to a Sonoran Escape for the Senses.

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 and minimizes waste
? Plates 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 an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately
? Provides Stewards with timely notification of needs for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
? 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
? High School Diploma, or equivalent
? Three + years cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or post secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school and two year hands on experience
? 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

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