Cook II - Garde Manger

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 18, 2024

Job Description:

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 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 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 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 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

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