Cook
Negotiable
Experience
1-3 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
United States, Chicago
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Education: High
school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Related Work Experience: At least 1
year of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory
experience.
License or Certification: None
This position
offers health care benefits, retirement benefits, earned paid time off
(including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, disability coverage,
and other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally
applicable eligibility waiting period, contribution, and other requirements
and conditions.
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
mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need
passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming
to life.
We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off
property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you
are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you
are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work,
begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalteam,
and become the best version of you.
