Louie's Cook

About the position

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!

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 processor, 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.

Requirements

• 5+ 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 availability (weekdays, weekends, evenings).

Benefits

• $19.00-22.00 per hour