On-Call Banquet Cook

HEI Hotels & Resorts • Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist with kitchen functions at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. The cook follows recipe cards and production and portion standards, prepares food based on server orders, and supports shift preparation and buffet service. The role also involves maintaining safe food storage and temperatures, controlling waste and food costs, and operating and cleaning kitchen equipment. Hotel experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move goods weighing up to 100 pounds on a continuous schedule, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality by following recipe cards and production and portion standards, based on server orders.
• Start food items prepared ahead of time while avoiding over-preparation.
• Date food containers and rotate them according to HEI Hotels and Resorts standards; keep perishable items at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine preparation needs, pull items from the freezer, and set up the line; note out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist with plans and actions to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage according to HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including 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 other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free employee lunches.
• Free parking.
• Monetary incentives based on Trip Advisor and GSS mentions.
• Medical insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Vision insurance through EyeMed.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday programs.
• Pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Supplemental, spousal, and child life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching funds.
• Discounts through the YouDecide program and Hotel Room Discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed