Cook - Banquets

Highgate; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Highgate is seeking a Cook for The Joule in Dallas, TX. You will play a vital role in our kitchen, preparing delicious meals while maintaining high standards for food quality and cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience and a passion for fresh ingredients.

The role involves setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, and ensuring a sanitized work area. Flexible evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant environment.
• Available to work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare, cook, and dress dishes according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Skills

Fundamental cooking knowledge

Knowledge of order/fire system

Passion for food and fresh ingredients

Education

Diploma and Vocational Training Preferred

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Location

The Joule Dallas, TX

Overview

As a Cook you will hold an essential position in our restaurant. You will be part of a growing and caring team, preparing delicious meals according to our unique recipes and plating specs, which are so important for creating a memorable dining experience. You will be responsible for prepping, cooking and dressing dishes, as well as keeping your work area clean and sanitized.

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.

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