Cook

About the role

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Responsibilities

• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Maintain food quality while preparing food.
• Set-up and break down work station.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Complete safety training and certifications.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• Licenses or Certifications: None.

Qualifications

Preferably, you will have:

• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to follow recipes and quality standards.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits

At Westin, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance options.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is part-time and works remotely.