Cook - HALL Arts Hotel

Coury Hospitality • Dallas, TX

7d

About The Position

JOB OVERVIEW: Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and make mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work from and maintain production records and follow recipes.
• Ability to weigh and measure ingredients.
• Ability to maintain food quality no matter what the business and staffing level.
• Ability to adapt to change, new situations, changes in staffing and procedures.
• Ability to absorb a large amount of information in a short period of time.
• Good, safe knife and equipment skills.
• Work well without supervision, motivate others, Shows initiative and desires to get things done.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or overtime.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced Kitchen preferred
• Must be able to stand on hard surfaces up to eight (8) hours.
• Position also involves bending, stooping and walking.
• Must be able to lift and pull boxes, pans, trays up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Operates in a working environment that is subjected to varying levels of heat and noise, the severity of which depends upon customer volume.
• At times subjected to hazards such as wet floors and dangers associated with the use of heavy-duty cutlery and cooking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards 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 company 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 company 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.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed