Cook

Cook

Join the dynamic team at Cotton Culinary as a Cook where you'll create unforgettable culinary experiences! As a hands-on leader, you'll be responsible for meal execution, and preparing high-quality dishes for large-scale events. Your role is integral to delivering exceptional culinary experiences for clients during high-profile events, making a direct impact by preparing and presenting meals that reflect Cotton's high standards.

Department: Culinary

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Hubbard, TX

Workplace type: Onsite

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Menu Execution: Oversee every aspect of meal preparation and service during large-scale banquets and events.
• Hands-On Cooking: Be an integral part of the kitchen team, preparing, cooking, and presenting meals to ensure a top-tier culinary experience.
• Ensure Quality & Efficiency: Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, ensuring meals are served on time and to the client's satisfaction.
• Inventory Reporting: Provide input on inventory, storage, and rotation of ingredients, ensuring that everything is prepared in compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Client Relations: Serve as the main point of contact for clients during events, providing excellent service and resolving any issues in real-time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education & Experience:

• 2-5 years of commercial cooking experience, with a focus on quality and high-volume events.
• Formal culinary training or additional certifications are a plus.
• Experience in banquet or catering environments, focusing on meal preparation and flawless execution.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
• Ability and availability to travel nationwide.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and efficient kitchen.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to maintain client relationships and handle high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment and experience in maintaining food safety standards.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and adapt to the physical demands of the job.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A vibrant, team-oriented culture where your creativity and leadership can shine.

About Cotton Culinary

Founded in 1996, Cotton Holdings Inc., is a global, diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration, construction, roofing, consulting, workforce staffing, temporary workforce housing and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton subsidiaries operate throughout North America and internationally under eight unique brands: Cotton Global Disaster Solutions, Cotton Roofing, Cotton Logistics, Cotton Culinary, Cotton International, Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT) and Target Solutions.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Review

Stage 3: Recruiter Initial Interview

Stage 4: HighMatch Assessment

Stage 5: Candidate Submittal to Hiring Manager

Stage 6: Virtual Interview with Hiring Manager

Stage 7: In-Person Interview with Hiring Manager

Stage 8: Hired

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