Cooks & Helpers (Full-Time/Part-Time) - Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas

WS Management•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cooks & Helpers prepares high-quality, visually appealing dishes in alignment with WS Management culinary standards and restaurant recipes. This role is responsible for operating a designated cooking station, preparing ingredients, executing menu items to order, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Cooks & Helpers model WS core values (Integrity, Respect for All, Kindness, Empowerment, Creativity, and Results Orientation) while supporting the Three P Philosophy: People, Profit & Planet through consistency, accuracy, waste reduction, and safe food-handling practices. This position directly contributes to Outrageous Hospitality by ensuring each dish meets expectations for taste, temperature, and presentation.

Requirements

Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a team environment
Ability to follow instructions and respond positively to feedback
Ability to maintain personal hygiene
Available nights, weekends, holidays

Responsibilities

Prepare dishes to exact recipe, temperature, and presentation standards.
Support timely and consistent food delivery to enhance guest dining experiences.
Take pride in every dish, ensuring quality never drops regardless of volume.
Set up, sanitize, and stock assigned station according to prep lists.
Perform light prep tasks to support station readiness (chopping, slicing, measuring).
Cook, grill, sauté, fry, broil, bake, and assemble dishes as required.
Maintain awareness of ticket times and communicate delays or needs promptly.
Properly rotate ingredients using FIFO methods.
Maintain a clean, organized workstation following the ABC Rule (Always Be Cleaning).
Follow all health department standards for food handling, cooking, storage, and cooling.
Use proper knife safety, equipment handling, and PPE procedures.
Clean equipment, tools, and surfaces throughout the shift and during close.
Communicate clearly with servers, and BOH leadership to support smooth service.
Inform leadership of product shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues.
Collaborate with Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, and other Line Cooks to support the kitchen flow.
Participate in pre-shift briefings or training sessions.
Ensure all ingredients are labeled, dated, and stored correctly.
Follow recipes, portioning, and plating guides with precision.
Reduce waste through proper preparation and mindful usage.
Assist with end-of-shift breakdown, cleaning, and restocking.