Cook

Westmont Group; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westdrift Autograph Collection of Hotels in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will be responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl and other items on the front-line station.

You must be able to work both shifts AM and PM. A minimum of 3 years cooking experience is preferred; must hold a Food Handler Card and follow safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Card required.
• 3 years cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices.
• Basic knowledge of broiler and sauté cooking.
• Ability to read and follow recipes precisely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily preparation lists for production.
• Read and employ math skills to follow recipes.
• Prepare broiled and sautéed items according to standard recipes and guest checks.
• Inspect and select high-quality ingredients for menu items.
• Ensure proper storage and portion control of products.
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigeration, equipment and work areas to comply with health regulations.
• Adhere to safety and security procedures and rules.
• Assist other kitchen personnel as needed.

Skills

Broiler cooking

Sauté cooking

Food handling

Math / recipes

English comprehension

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Broilers

Slicers

Steamers

Kettles

Job description

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Cook

Manhattan Beach, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 8496

Salary Range: $27.21 To $27.21 Annually

About Us

Picturesquely located in one of the most desirable areas in Southern California, The Westdrift Autograph Collection of Hotels fuses classic sophistication and contemporary chic. Located just steps from the city's distinctive boutiques, restaurants and beach activities. The Westdrift Autograph Collection of Hotels offers advanced service in a most unique setting.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl and other food items prepared on the front-line station.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
• Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.
• Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.
• Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK BOTH SHIFTS AM AND PM

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• 3 years cooking experience preferred. Broiler cooking preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of broiler cooking.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of sauté cooking.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.