Cook

The Westin DFW Airport; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westin DFW Airport in Irving is seeking a Cook to prepare food items to recipe standards while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. You will contribute to exceptional guest experiences through quality preparation and presentation.

Ideal candidates have prior culinary experience and a high school diploma, with a Department of Health Sanitation certificate potentially required for certain duties. This is a full-time on-site role requiring flexibility for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and standards to ensure quality.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; trim or clean meat as required.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes for service.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods as needed.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pickup or delivery to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas and equipment.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be mindful of guest satisfaction scores and work toward higher satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures and sustainability guidelines.

Skills

Culinary experience

Education

High School diploma

Department of Health Sanitation certificate

Job description

Opportunity: Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook - Sous Chef - Executive Chef - Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background And Skills

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It