Chef

About This Role

Preparing and cooking food to high standards in a professional kitchen is the main focus of this role. The position suits a culinary professional who is dedicated to quality and safety in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
• Prepare cold foods
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
• Monitor food quality while preparing food
• Set up and break down work station
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager
• Complete safety training and certifications
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Protect company assets
• Speak with others using clear and professional language
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
• Support team to reach common goals
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• At least 1 year of related work experience
• No supervisory experience
• No license or certification required

About the Company

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand's mission of becoming the leading wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged partners to bring the brand's unique programs to life. We want our partners to embrace their own wellness practices on and off the property. You are the ideal candidate for Westin if you are passionate; you are active and proud of how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous.