Cafeteria Cook

Division Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa

The Cafeteria Cook supports daily hotel operations by preparing quality meals in a clean, efficient, and well-organized kitchen. Your consistency, teamwork, and commitment to food safety help create a reliable and positive dining experience for staff and guests.

How You'll Shape The Experience

• Prepare and cook meals following recipes, portion standards, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, prep areas, and serving stations.
• Follow all food safety, storage, and labeling requirements.
• Assist with inventory, restocking, and communicating supply needs.
• Set up and break down stations for each meal period.
• Support special dietary needs or requests as directed.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and hotel teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY STRENGTHS FOR SUCCESS

• Strong cooking and food-prep skills.
• Organized, efficient, and able to multitask.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Maintains high sanitation and safety standards.

Professional Experience

• Prior kitchen or culinary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and equipment.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
• Company-paid disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee discounts
• Paid vacation & sick time

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

EOE Statement

EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.