Cook I - Garde Manger

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 Resort

Join 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 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

• 5 -7 years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant required.

• Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent guest service skills.

• Ability to regularly push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally with team members, leaders and guests required.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required.