On-Call Banquet Cook - Hotel Kitchen Expert

Hei Hotels Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee lunches

Free parking

Monetary incentives

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts invites you to join the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort kitchen team. You will prepare food of consistent quality, follow recipe cards, and assist in daily kitchen functions in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have hotel or hospitality experience, strong dexterity, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. You will work with a supportive team and benefit from meal programs and growth opportunities within HEI's portfolio.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Dexterity 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes 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

Lift 100 lbs

Communication skills

Job description

HEI Hotels and Resorts invites you to join the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort kitchen team. You will prepare food of consistent quality, follow recipe cards, and assist in daily kitchen functions in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have hotel or hospitality experience, strong dexterity, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. You will work with a supportive team and benefit from meal programs and growth opportunities within HEI's portfolio.