Culinary Specialist I

2 weeks ago


Pasadena California, United States The Westin Pasadena Full time

About Us:


Located in a vibrant city, our establishment is surrounded by cultural landmarks, fine dining, and entertainment venues.

We proudly feature 350 modernized guest accommodations and 18 distinctive suites, each equipped with our renowned Heavenly Bed, designed for ultimate comfort. Many of our rooms provide stunning views of the courtyard or mountains, complemented by our uplifting Heavenly Bath amenities.


We offer our team members a variety of unique perks, including discounted parking, laundry services, and complimentary meals during shifts.

Our commitment to community involvement is evident through our group volunteer efforts, supporting local events and animal rescues.

Our CARE committee actively promotes community engagement, associate well-being, and environmental stewardship through creative events and charitable initiatives.

We believe that taking care of our team is paramount, as happy associates lead to satisfied guests.

We are excited about the prospect of you becoming part of our dynamic and supportive work family.


Overview:
Prepare high-quality meals and support kitchen operations.

Responsibilities:
Ensure the preparation of consistently high-quality dishes by adhering to established recipes and portion standards, as directed by service staff.

Begin preparations for food items in advance, ensuring that estimated needs are not exceeded.


Label all food containers and rotate stock according to our standards, ensuring perishables are stored at appropriate temperatures.

Monitor inventory for the shift, assess necessary preparations, and set up the kitchen line. Report any shortages or out-of-stock items. Assist in maintaining a well-stocked buffet.

Return unused food items to designated storage areas, ensuring all perishables are properly covered and dated.


Contribute to the development of strategies to address food cost issues, manage waste, and control usage in accordance with our standards.


Safely operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment including fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, and grills.

Adhere to attendance policies and maintain regular availability for shifts.

Perform any additional job-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
Manual dexterity is required to operate kitchen machinery, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 lbs. consistently, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to different audiences, including supervisors and coworkers.

Benefits:
Hourly compensation of $21.00

We are dedicated to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being, recognizing the value of our most important asset - you.


For your health and wellness, we provide competitive medical and dental coverage through reputable providers, along with vision insurance options.

Our vacation and sick leave policies allow you to recharge with time off. We also offer pet insurance through a recognized provider.

For financial security, we offer various insurance options, including life insurance and disability plans.

Our 401(k) plan includes matching contributions, and we provide discounts through our employee programs for additional incentives.

Specific details and eligibility for these benefits may vary based on location and employment status.


We proudly partner with a service that allows our associates to access their earnings on demand.

We are an equal opportunity employer, evaluating qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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