Mid-level - Cook II
About The Position
Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company! About our property: Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center - Benchmark Hospitality - High-end private hotel and conference center called Deloitte University. Closed to the public. - 1,400 hotel rooms - all single occupancy, no suites. - Nine restaurants and lounges including a Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee, and three sit down restaurants. - 200,000 square feet of meeting space - Ballrooms, Amphitheater and classrooms. - Fitness Center, jogging trails and sports fields (all available to our associates to use!) - All professional clientele. No weddings, holiday parties, school groups, or other social-type events. - Located in Westlake, Texas - near Keller, Southlake, and Roanoke. - For more information about our property, check our website: BenchmarkHotelDFW.com - Property is managed by Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University. What you will have an opportunity to do: BASIC FUNCTION: The Cook II is a mid-level cook that will be responsible for a variety of cooking methods and cuisines and will assist in all areas of the kitchen – prep, line, grille, sauté and more. This position may work in: Banquet Kitchen – High volume kitchen which serves our ballrooms, coffee break stations, and Associate Cafeteria. Market Restaurant – World fair cuisine, featuring a buffet-style market that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Albero Restaurant – Classic Italian Cuisine, featuring family style dining for lunch & la carte dining for dinner. Ember Restaurant - Latin Steakhouse flare and flavors offering a light breakfast but featuring family style dining for lunch and a la carte dining for dinner.
Requirements
- Two years’ culinary experience in similar operation.
- Above average knife skills.
- Basic Food Safety certification required within 30 days of starting position required.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary school preferred.
- Experience in a kitchen with guest contact, scratch cooking, high volume highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food and menu items according to standard recipes.
- Receiving and put away food requisitions checking for food products quality and amount.
- Inspect all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
- Ensure that the stations are set up for service but also clean and that all food items are properly covered and stored at the end of shift.
- Ensure that kitchen stations and functions are properly broken down and those reusable items are returned to the main kitchen and put on proper shelf.
- Assist in other kitchens within the hotel, as needed. This may include assisting in Banquets, buffet restaurants, a la carte restaurants, or social venues.
Benefits
- Awesome Employee Focused Culture with many Associate Events!
- Closed many weekends and most holidays - 10 days of holiday pay.
- Up to 14 Vacation & Sick days per year.
- Weekly pay!
- Leadership and Career development programs. Many opportunities to grow and transfer to new positions.
- Free Lunch in our newly remodeled Associate Cafeteria.
- Eligible for Medical Insurance and other awesome benefits within 30 days of employment.
- Employer matching 401k.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Free parking on-site.
- Free uniforms and we will clean them!
- Benchmark Hospitality hotel discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
