Cook I - Mason's Kitchen (PM Shift)

Immerse yourself in old and new Nashville at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel - your stage for exploring the vibrant city we call home. Located minutes away from some of the city's most renowned attractions, Nashville is never short on things to see and do. Welcome to our kind of Southern Hospitality.

Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza is proud to announce we've been named to the 2025 TopWorkplaces list! If you're looking for a work environment that is genuinely Nashville, and soulfully inspired the Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza on West End is the perfect place for you!

What We Offer :

Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match

Paid Sick Days, Holidays and Vacation after 6 months of employment, Paid Bereavement

Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement

Training & Development opportunities, career growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Free onsite parking and discounted bus passes

Complimentary meals

Community volunteer opportunities

Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

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 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

Three + years cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or post secondary culinary, preferred 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