Cook

Windsor Capital Group•Arcadia, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Windsor Hospitality is looking for their newest Part time Cook to join their team at the Embassy Suites in Arcadia, CA. This role involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking a variety of food items for the restaurant. The ideal candidate will be able to follow recipes, manage food inventory, and maintain a clean and organized work environment. This position is located in Arcadia, CA, a city known for its suburban charm and natural beauty.

Requirements

High school completion or an equivalent level of education and experience.
Must thrive in a multi-tasking, fast-paced working environment.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for your work.
Read recipes of items to be prepared.
Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
Use arithmetic or shop geometry to figure amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed and cost of materials.
Picture what the finished product will look like.
Accept responsibility for the accuracy of the work as it is turned out.

Responsibilities

Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items for consumption in the restaurant.
Read menus to estimate food requirements and order or procure food from storage.
Adjust thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of cooking equipment.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
Add seasoning to food during mixing or cooking based on judgment and experience.
Observe and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing to ensure it is cooked properly.
Carve meat, portion food on serving plates, and add gravies, sauces, and garnishes to fill orders.
Return unused food items to designated storage areas, ensuring perishables are covered and dated.
May supervise other cooks and kitchen employees.
May wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits.
May butcher chickens, fish, and shellfish.
May make bread, rolls, cakes, and pastry.
May price items on the menu.
Be always in uniform when working on the property, including wearing a name identification badge.
Support and adhere to the core values, mission statement, service fundamentals, and guest service philosophy as defined by the company.
Perform all other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.