Line Cook

About Us

The Westin Annapolis boasts an exceptional downtown location, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages our guest to visit, enjoy, and stay awhile. By joining our team, you also benefit from the HEI Loves culture, which is dedicated to celebrating our associates. We offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, paid time off programs and Daily pay. Our associates can take advantage of a wide range of offerings, including health and wellness packages, robust retirement plans, travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more. The Westin Annapolis is a fantastic place to work, providing a family-friendly environment where we work hard while having fun. Apply today to learn more about becoming part of our team!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.

• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.

• Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.

• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.

• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.

• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.