Mid-level - Cook II - Banquets

Cook II

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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.

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.

Benefits & Perks

- 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.

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, saut and more. This position will work in the Banquet Kitchen a high volume kitchen which serves our ballrooms, coffee break stations, and Associate Cafeteria.

• Status: Full Time
• Availability: Full Availability
• Pay Rate: $19.85 per hour
• Location: Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Location: Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center

Qualifications:

• Two years' culinary experience in similar operation.
• Culinary school preferred.
• Experience in a kitchen with guest contact, scratch cooking, high volume highly preferred.
• Above average knife skills.
• Basic Food Safety certification required within 30 days of starting position required.

Compensation: $19.85

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.