Cook II

Job Number: 26115522 | Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary | Location: 1 Resort Dr, Savannah, Georgia, 31421 | Schedule: Full Time | Position Type: Non‑Management

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.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Maintain uniform and personal appearance that is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Perform physical tasks such as standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods; reach overhead and below the knees; bend, twist, pull, and stoop; move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing ≤25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: None required.
• License or Certification: None required.

The Westin brand emphasizes wellness, encouraging associates to maintain personal well‑being and to contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment.