Cook II

HEI Hotels & Resorts; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching funds

Employee discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts is seeking a Kitchen/Line Cook for The Westin at The Woodlands. Prepare high-quality dishes following recipes and production standards, assist in kitchen functions, and ensure proper handling of perishables.

The role requires dexterity to operate food machinery, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and reliable attendance. Prior hotel kitchen experience is preferred, with responsibilities spanning daily prep, food safety, and collaborative team support.

Qualifications

• Hotel kitchen or food service experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate food machinery and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items in advance without over-preparing.
• Date and rotate perishables per HEI standards.
• Check pars for shift use and assist in maintaining buffet stock.
• Return unused items to storage, cover/date perishables.
• Assist in controlling food costs and reducing waste.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment according to guidelines.
• Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Physical strength (100 lbs)

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

The Westin at The Woodlands is perfectly located in The Woodlands Waterway Square. Walking distance to Market Street and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, this hotel is the ideal destination for business guests and weekend leisure travelers. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable.

Compensation

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.




• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.




• Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.




• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.




• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.




• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.




• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.




• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.




• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.




• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.




• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.




• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.