Loews Hotels, LLC.
Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting to the 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel marks the first hotel catering to groups & meetings to open in more than 20 years in Kansas City. Two signature restaurants, a Grab & Go bakery and a rooftop lounge will round out this all glass, 24 story hotel, which stands out on the city's skyline. Loews Kansas City is located at the cornerstone of an already vibrant and continuously growing downtown Kansas City.
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 Pantry/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 manufacturers' 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
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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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 Pantry/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 manufacturers' 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
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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