Cook I - Ember Latin Steakhouse

Pyramid Global Hospitality • Westlake, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook I is the highest-level cook and assumes a lead role in kitchen production and execution, including training, mentoring, and coaching other cooks. The position may work in either of the property’s à la carte restaurants, including an Italian restaurant or Latin steakhouse, and may assist with food preparation and execution in other hotel kitchens as needed. The property is Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center, a private hotel and conference center in Westlake, Texas.

Requirements

• Three years of culinary experience.
• À la carte kitchen experience.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Basic Food Safety certification required within 30 days of starting.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary school.
• Experience cooking Italian, European, or Latin cuisines.
• Experience in a kitchen with guest contact, scratch cooking, and high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the culinary team by monitoring production, training, and coaching; provide feedback for improvement.
• Prepare food and menu items according to standard recipes.
• Monitor production and the quality of food products.
• Assist in developing and presenting new menu items.
• Receive and put away food requisitions, checking product quality and quantity.
• Inspect refrigeration and dry storage to ensure proper food handling and rotation.
• Ensure stations are set up for service and are clean, and that food items are properly covered and stored at the end of the shift.
• Assist with and participate in food preparation and execution in other hotel kitchens as needed, including banquets, buffet restaurants, à la carte restaurants, and social venues.

Benefits

• Associate events and an employee-focused culture.
• Closed many weekends and most holidays; 10 days of holiday pay.
• Up to 14 vacation and sick days per year.
• Weekly pay.
• Leadership and career development programs, with opportunities to grow and transfer to new positions.
• Free lunch in the associate cafeteria.
• Eligible for medical insurance and other benefits within 30 days of employment.
• Employer matching 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniforms with cleaning provided.
• Benchmark Hospitality hotel discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed