Cook I - Mason's Kitchen (PM Shift)

Company : Disability Solutions

Location : Nashville, TN, 37247

Posted Date : 4 November 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Food Preparation & Service

Occupation : Cook

Job Details

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