Weekend/Night Cook

Aloft Dallas Downtown
At Aloft Dallas Downtown, we're not just a place to stay, we're a destination where energy, style, and innovation come together. Set in a historic building in the heart of downtown, our hotel combines bold design, a vibrant social scene, and the spirit of modern hospitality.
With spacious loft-inspired guest rooms, buzzing common spaces like the WXYZ bar, and a location steps from Dallas's top attractions, every role here is part of creating an unforgettable guest experience. From front desk to food & beverage, each Experience Curator helps bring our dynamic vibe to life.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where individuality is celebrated, Aloft Dallas Downtown is where your journey begins.
Prepares various foods as directed for breakfast, lunch or dinner at assigned kitchen station including set-up and breakdown of station in accordance with Company standards and safety and sanitation policies.
Prepares selected food as directed in accordance with portion sizes and quality standards.
Prepares a wide variety of menu items such as roasting, broiling, baking, frying, steaming and stewing meat, fish and poultry.
Utilizes a variety of kitchen equipment including small and large pieces. Follows safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
Cleans working and storage areas, tools, equipment and floors as needed.
Disassembles and assembles component parts and accessories for cleaning kitchen equipment.
Identifies hazards and assesses risks associated with foods. Reports any hazards, risks, or maintenance problems to Manager as they occur.
Supervises Kitchen staff to ensure guest satisfaction. Controls waste and maintain food cost.
Maintains all sanitation requirements including product rotation, temperature maintenance, and storage procedures, cooling requirements, and handling techniques.
Maintains all policies and procedures as trained for food preparation. Continually and properly train and re-train in all areas of food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
Provides customers with the highest level of care and excellent service.
Ability to maintain food quality no matter what the business and staffing level.
Good, safe knife and equipment skills.
Work well without supervision, motivates 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.

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.
Required Personal Protective Equipment
~ Coury Hospitality