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Book Your Stay • Provence Line Cook Provence Line Cook Join our team: The Westlake Village Inn Resort and Spa is looking for a line cook for our very busy banquet kitchen. Compensation : $18.00 Availability : Mornings: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Evenings: 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm 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 position to include Food Handlers Safety etc. • 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 prepare beyond estimated needs. • Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the 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 processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill. • Must have a good understanding of ingredients, product and equipment. • Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently • Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation • Assist with the cleaning and organization of 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: • Minimum of two years of experience in a high-volume banquet kitchen. • Superior knife skills, experience with butchery and be well versed in cooking temperatures. • California Food handler’s card required • Strong knowledge of proper food handling & sanitation standards • Excellent critical thinking and time management skills. • Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required. • Must have a flexible schedule as overtime may be required from time-to-time. Physical Demands: • Must be able to carry, lift, push, and pull up to 40lbs. • Must be able to bend and stoop regularly. • Must be able to work with grills, ovens, and stovetops.