Cook's Helper

  • MERRITT HOSPITALITY LLC
  • Lakewood, Ohio
  • Full Time
Cook

Job Locations

US-OH-Cleveland

Requisition ID

2025-54676

Category

Culinary and Stewarding

Position Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Location Name

Westin Cleveland

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible

No

Tipped / Service Charge Eligible

No

About Us

Come join our winning hospitality team, we invite you to be part of Cleveland's future! The Westin Cleveland is a stunning 484 room hotel located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, around the corner from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Science Center and Cleveland Convention Center. For sports lovers, the Huntington Bank Field and Rocket Mortgage Field House Arena are less than a mile away. This beautiful property features refined spaces highlighting dynamic works from local artists adding a touch of class and sophistication to our hotel lobby. Here at The Westin Cleveland, we are looking for individuals who have a passion for outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our guests to visit us again and again!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Welcome to Masa & Agave, Cleveland's premier Mexican style cusine here in the heart of downtown. In this position, you will be assigned food prep, line cook and kitchen duties necessary to fulfill our restaurant requirements for our guests and provide excellent food quality. If you're hard working, looking for a career with a hotel but also an independent branded hotel - this may be the right fit for you!

Responsibilities

Friendly, team oriented, can-do attitude, excellent attendance required!

Prepare food of consistent quality following Masa & Agave recipes and production and portion standards, per check from servers.

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

Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.

Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.

Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.

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

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Maintain a steady work flow, that is open to helping the process and your team.

Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communicati
Job ID: 481935603
Originally Posted on: 6/19/2025

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