PT Cook

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westin Pasadena, managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts, is hiring a cook to prepare food to consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions near Historic Old Town Pasadena.

You will follow recipes, manage time, rotate perishables, check stock, and maintain safety and cleanliness while supporting a busy service. Prior hotel kitchen experience and reliable attendance are valued; they offer benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate food machinery with or without accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 100 lbs scheduled.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time without over preparing.
• Date and rotate perishables; keep temperatures proper.
• Check pars, determine preparation needs, and restock as needed.
• Return unused items to storage, cover and date perishables.
• Assist in controlling food cost, waste, and usage per standards.
• Operate and clean all kitchen equipment.
• Be dependable and available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Job description

About Us

Surround yourself with modern comforts at the Westin Pasadena. Elevate your career working near Historic Old Town Pasadena, Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena City Hall, museums, and restaurants. Be part of a group of people who are passionate about the Hospitality Industry. When you join our Team, you will receive competitive compensation, benefits and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of life-needs such as health and wellness, a robust retirement plan, travel benefits, product and service discounts with all Marriott brands worldwide, and much more! Daily our associates enjoy a free meals in our spacious associate cafeteria. Monthly we have a Town Hall meeting celebrating our associates, special delights from our Chef, and prizes. Join our commitment to our community with one of our monthly volunteer activities throughout the city. Come see us today to learn more!

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 value U.S. military experience.

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 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.

Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.