Hotel Line Cook: Banquets, Buffets & Gourmet Prep

Highgate; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels, The Westin New Orleans, seeks a Cook to prepare food items for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, following standardized recipes and ensuring quality and safety. You will help maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced kitchen, while minimizing waste and costs.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and culinary experience, with the ability to stand for long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; culinary experience required.
• Flexible with long hours.
• Ability to stand during entire shift; capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards.
• Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes and ensure safety.
• Follow Health Department and company regulations for food handling and storage.
• Be able to support any position in the Kitchen as needed.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items and maintain a sanitary kitchen.

Skills

Culinary experience

Stand long shifts

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels, The Westin New Orleans, seeks a Cook to prepare food items for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, following standardized recipes and ensuring quality and safety. You will help maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced kitchen, while minimizing waste and costs.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and culinary experience, with the ability to stand for long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.