Cook II

Hei Hotels Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs

Pet insurance

401(k) with company matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is hiring a Cook II at The Westin in The Woodlands, TX. This on-site, part-time position involves preparing high-quality food to recipe standards, managing prep and par levels, and maintaining equipment and buffet Stock.

The role emphasizes safety and timely execution in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Qualifications include hotel/foodservice experience, dexterity with kitchen equipment, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and strong verbal/written communication.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery.
• Ability to grasp, lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production standards.
• Start items ahead of time and avoid over-preparing to meet estimated needs.
• Rotate perishables and date containers per standards; keep buffet stocked.
• Set up plans to prevent food cost problems and reduce waste.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment (fryers, grills, steamers, mixers, etc.).
• Attend regularly and be available for shifts.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Communication skills

Job description

Cook II# Career Opportunities at HEI Hotels & Resorts## Cook IIApply: On-Site: The Westin at the Woodlands - The Woodlands, TX: Part time: Posted Today: JR120558**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.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary 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 Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through 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.