Cafeteria Cook

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts • Westlake Village, CA

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About The Position

The Cafeteria Cook supports daily hotel operations by preparing quality meals in a clean, efficient, and well-organized kitchen. The role calls for consistency, teamwork, and a commitment to food safety to provide a reliable and positive dining experience for staff and guests.

The cook prepares meals according to recipes, portion standards, and safety guidelines; maintains kitchen equipment, prep areas, and serving stations; and follows food safety, storage, and labeling requirements. The role also assists with inventory and restocking, sets up and breaks down stations for each meal period, supports special dietary needs as directed, and collaborates with kitchen and hotel teams to keep operations running smoothly. Other duties may be assigned. Successful completion of a background check is required before employment.

Requirements

• Strong cooking and food-preparation skills.
• Organized and efficient, with the ability to multitask.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Maintains high sanitation and safety standards.
• Successful completion of a background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior kitchen or culinary experience.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following recipes, portion standards, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen equipment, prep areas, and serving stations.
• Follow food safety, storage, and labeling requirements.
• Assist with inventory, restocking, and communicating supply needs.
• Set up and break down stations for each meal period.
• Support special dietary needs or requests as directed.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and hotel teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA available.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) with match.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid vacation and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed