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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* 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 and minimizes waste* Plates 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 an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately* Provides Stewards with timely notification of needs for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.* 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