Job Type: Part Time

Location: Westlake Village

Compensation: $21.00/ Hour

Availability: AM & PM 

 Join our team! Club Louie’s at the Westlake Village Inn & Spa is an upscale lounge and nightlife destination, offering breathtaking lakefront views, live entertainment, and an unforgettable guest experience. We’re looking for a skilled Cook to join our team, bringing passion, precision, and creativity to our kitchen. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard environment and take pride in delivering top-tier cuisine, we’d love to meet you! 

General Responsibilities:

· Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform.

· Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards.

· Comply with certification requirements as applicable to the position including Food Handlers Safety.

· Prepares food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards.

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

· Maintain post on kitchen line as required during operating hours in order to prepare food to order maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, productivity, and quality.

· Prepare food for Banquets as required following specifications of Banquet Event Orders.

· Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processer, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.

· Must have a good understanding of ingredients, products, and equipment.

· Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

· Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation.

· Assist with the cleaning and organization of the kitchen and equipment.

· Restock items as needed throughout the shift.

· Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other associates.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• 4+  years of professional kitchen experience (hot line, cold station, and pizza prep required).
• Expertise in cooking proteins to precise temperatures (meat, fish, etc.)
• Strong  knife skills, butchery knowledge, and recipe adherence.
• Valid California Food Handler’s Card (required).
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume setting while maintaining quality.
• Open AM & PM availability

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions so this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be able to carry, lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

· Must be able to bend and stoop regularly.

· Must be able to work with grills, ovens, and stovetops.

The Westlake Village Inn & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic or combination of them under federal and state laws.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.