Cook II (Docent Steak)

Harwood Hospitality Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harwood Hospitality Group is seeking a Cook II to work on dedicated kitchen stations, manage inventory, and ensure quality and sanitation to outlet standards.

The role requires 2 years of culinary experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment. Candidates must be 18+ with valid Food Handler Safety Training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English, read recipes, and perform basic math.
• Two years culinary experience in a similar role, preferably high volume luxury hotel/restaurant.
• Basic sanitation knowledge and accurate knife skills.
• Ability to work in an organized, team-based environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must obtain/maintain any required licensing or work cards.
• Minimum age 18; Food Handler Safety Training card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and store foods on dedicated stations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per Health Department standards.
• Assist Cook I and Chef de Partie as needed.
• Label and date products for safekeeping and sanitation.
• Demonstrate knife skills and proper prep techniques.
• Close workstation and complete end-of-shift duties.
• Maintain accurate inventories and flag restocking needs.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Teamwork

Knife skills

Pressure tolerance

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:

The Cook II works on dedicated stations within the kitchen, conducting product inventories and ensuring the preparation and quality to outlet standards. This position is responsible for food preparation and maintaining quality standards, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, and operation of kitchen equipment in accordance with state and local health and food safety regulations.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for preparing, cooking, and storing foods on dedicated stations.
• Meet quality standards, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Assist the Cook I and Chef De Partie as needed in execution of production.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Apply adept knife skills required for preparation.
• Must be able to breakdown workstation and complete closing duties which include but not limited to returning all food items to the proper storage areas, rotate all returned product, wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away, straighten up and organize all storage areas, clean up and wipe down food prep area, reach-in and walk ins.
• Maintain accurate inventories while informing management of restocking needs to prevent product shortages.
• Notifies chef on duty prior to end of shift if unable to complete assigned task(s) within allotted time.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be able to communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and complete basic mathematical calculations. Second language is a plus.
• 2 years culinary experience in a similar role; preferably in a high volume, luxury hotel/restaurant, scratch-cooking environment.
• Candidate must exhibit basic sanitation and culinary knowledge and accurate knife skills.
• Requires the ability to work in an organized fashion and within a team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, be a logical thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and follow through in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required for this position at all times.
• Highschool diploma or G.E.D required.
• Culinary training degree is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Requires valid Food Handler Safety Training card.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time, push/pull up to 400 lbs. at a time; and handle heavy machinery such as pallet jacks, tuggers, etc.