Banquets Cook - High-Volume Event Kitchen Pro

Highgate; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Dallas is seeking an in-house Cook for The Joule property. You will prep, cook and plate dishes according to our recipes, while keeping a clean, safe kitchen and supporting a collaborative culinary team.

Ideal candidates have fundamental cooking knowledge, familiarity with order/fire systems, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. A diploma or vocational training is preferred, with at least 1 year of restaurant cooking experience.

Qualifications

• Fundamental cooking knowledge.
• Knowledge of order/fire system.
• Available to work a varied schedule that will include evenings and weekends.
• Will have a passion for food and fresh ingredients.
• Diploma and Vocational Training Preferred.
• Minimum of 1+ year cooking in a restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all the necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (peeling, chopping, julienne cutting, brunoise dicing, cross chopping, etc.).
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
• Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products.
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers (stir frying, grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing, poaching, simmering, etc.)
• Follows outlined recipes and plating guides to provide consistent product.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
• Breakdown kitchen line, storing food, cleaning and sanitizing cooking line and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
• Practice safe work habits always to avoid possible injury to self or other associates.
• Follow all Health Department and Company regulations regarding food and storage standards and safety.
• Support any position in the Kitchen that needs help.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by leadership.

Skills

Fundamental cooking knowledge

Knowledge of order/fire system

Flexible schedule including evenings &

Passion for food and fresh ingredients

Education

Diploma and Vocational Training Preferred

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Dallas is seeking an in-house Cook for The Joule property. You will prep, cook and plate dishes according to our recipes, while keeping a clean, safe kitchen and supporting a collaborative culinary team.

Ideal candidates have fundamental cooking knowledge, familiarity with order/fire systems, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. A diploma or vocational training is preferred, with at least 1 year of restaurant cooking experience.