Restaurant Cook II

Live! By Loews-Arlington, TX treats guests to an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Ideally positioned between the new Texas Rangers' ballpark and Dallas Cowboys' Stadium, the 302-room hotel boasts an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of the Arlington Entertainment District. 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

Created: 2026-04-02