Banquet Cook

Description

Join our team:

The Westlake Village Inn Resort and Spa is looking for a line cook for our very busy Banquet Kitchen.

Compensation: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Availability:
Evenings: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm or 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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.
• Prepares 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 in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of the 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.

Requirements

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a high-volume banquet kitchen.
• Superior knife skills, experience with butchery, and well versed in cooking temperatures.
• California Food handler’s card required
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling & sanitation standards
• Excellent critical thinking and time management skills.
• Bilingual Spanish is 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 lbs.
• Must be able to bend and stoop regularly.
• Must be able to work with grills, ovens, and stovetops.

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Weekend availability