Line Cook I: Evening & Weekend Shifts

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs

401(k) with matching

Job summary

The Westin Cleveland Downtown is seeking a line cook to prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen operations for a high-volume hotel kitchen. You will follow recipe cards, maintain portion standards, and work with servers to deliver exceptional dining experiences in downtown Cleveland.

This role requires dexterity, reliability, and the ability to stand weekends and evenings. You will manage food prep, keep temperatures correct, rotate perishable items, and support cost-control

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and carry items up to 100 lbs continuously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be available weekends and evenings.

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.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Physical ability

Communication skills

Weekend/evening availability

Job description

The Westin Cleveland Downtown is seeking a line cook to prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen operations for a high-volume hotel kitchen. You will follow recipe cards, maintain portion standards, and work with servers to deliver exceptional dining experiences in downtown Cleveland.

This role requires dexterity, reliability, and the ability to stand weekends and evenings. You will manage food prep, keep temperatures correct, rotate perishable items, and support cost-control