Cook - Garde Manger

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Tucson
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

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

• 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 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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