Join our team! The Westlake Village Inn Resort and Spa is looking for Part-Time and Full-Time line cooks for our busy Banquet Kitchen.
General Responsibilities:
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform.
- Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards.
- Comply with certification requirements as applicable to the position including Food Handlers Safety, etc.
- Prepare food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs.
- Maintain post on kitchen line as required during operating hours in order to prepare food to order maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Prepare food for Banquets as required following specifications of Banquet Event Orders.
- Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
- Must have a good understanding of ingredients, products, and equipment.
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Clean and maintain station and practice good safety and sanitation.
- Assist with cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment.
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
- Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other associates.
Desired Skills and Experiences:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in high-volume banquet kitchen.
- Superior knife skills, experience with butchery, and well versed in cooking temperatures.
- California Food Handlers card required.
- Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards.
- Excellent critical thinking and time management skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
- Must have a flexible schedule as overtime may be required from time to time.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to carry, lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to bend and stoop regularly.
- Must be able to work with grills, ovens, and stovetops.
