Cook II - Cafeteria

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Westlake, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook II is a mid-level cook responsible for a variety of cooking methods and cuisines, assisting across kitchen areas including prep, line, grille, and sauté. The position may work in buffet restaurants, the employee cafeteria, or high-volume banquet operations at Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center, a private hotel and conference center in Westlake, Texas. The role includes preparing food according to standard recipes, handling and inspecting food deliveries and storage, maintaining kitchen stations, and helping in other hotel kitchens as needed. The position is full-time, with a first or mid shift, and pays $20.25 per hour.

Requirements

Two years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen is required. Current internal employees with less than two years may be considered if they demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions through successful job performance, relevant training, food safety knowledge, and satisfactory supervisory assessment.
Above-average knife skills.
Basic Food Safety certification is required within 30 days of starting.

Nice To Haves

Culinary school is preferred.
Experience cooking international cuisines is preferred.
Experience in a kitchen with guest contact, scratch cooking, and high-volume service is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food and menu items according to standard recipes.
Receive and put away food requisitions, checking product quality and quantity.
Inspect refrigeration and dry storage to ensure proper food handling and rotation.
Set up kitchen stations for service and keep them clean; ensure food is properly covered and stored at the end of the shift.
Break down kitchen stations and functions properly and return reusable items to the main kitchen for storage on the proper shelf.
Assist in other hotel kitchens as needed, including banquets, buffet restaurants, à la carte restaurants, or 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.