Cook I

About the Role

Westin Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Cook I to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves preparing and cooking a variety of food items according to established recipes and quality standards, ensuring proper presentation and food safety protocols are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate temperatures of cooking equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Manage food thawing processes by pulling items from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate assistance needs during busy periods and inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold food items.

Operational and Team Support

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Serve as a role model for colleagues.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.

Guest Service and Collaboration

• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Support the team in achieving common goals and respond appropriately to concerns from other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards in all tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Capability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in a culinary role. The ability to perform all duties as requested by Supervisors is essential.