Part-Time Provence/Banquet Kitchen Cook

Westlake Village Inn•Westlake Village, CA

8d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Westlake Village Inn Resort & Spa is looking for a Part-Time Banquet Kitchen Cook to join their Provence Banquet Kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be dependable, work well in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and take pride in preparing quality food while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience in a high-volume banquet or commercial kitchen preferred.
Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper cooking temperatures.
California Food Handler Card required.
Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards.
Excellent time management, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform.
Maintain thorough knowledge of menus and preparation requirements according to hotel standards.
Comply with certification requirements applicable to the position, including California Food Handler requirements.
Prepare food items according to established recipes, production, portion, presentation, and quality standards.
Prepare food items in advance as needed while ensuring production is appropriate for estimated business levels.
Maintain assigned kitchen stations during operating hours and prepare food efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
Prepare food for banquets according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and event specifications.
Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, and flat-top grills.
Maintain a good understanding of ingredients, products, preparation methods, and kitchen equipment.
Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Clean and maintain assigned stations while following food safety and sanitation standards.
Assist with cleaning and organization of the kitchen and equipment.
Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
Practice safe work habits at all times to help maintain a safe working environment.