Cook II - Market Restaurant

BENCHMARK; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Lunch

Free parking on-site

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center in Westlake, TX is hiring a Cook II for the Market Restaurant and other outlets. The role focuses on a variety of cooking methods across multiple kitchens, including banquet and market operations, with a first-shift schedule and a $20.25/hour pay rate.

The position calls for a minimum of two years in a commercial kitchen, preferred culinary schooling, and a basic Food Safety certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Two years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen.
• High-volume kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic Food Safety certification required within 30 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and menu items according to standard recipes.
• Receive and store food, check quality and quantity.
• Inspect refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
• Assist in other kitchens as needed (banquets, market, a la carte).

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Education

Culinary school

Job description

## Cook II - Market RestaurantApply: Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center Westlake, TX 76262: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R0067982Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.About our property:Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center - Benchmark Hospitality - High-end private hotel and conference center called Deloitte University. Closed to the public. - 1,400 hotel rooms - all single occupancy, no suites. - Nine restaurants and lounges including a Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee, and three sit down restaurants. - 200,000 square feet of meeting space - Ballrooms, Amphitheater and classrooms. - Fitness Center, jogging trails and sports fields (all available to our associates to use!) - All professional clientele. No weddings, holiday parties, school groups, or other social-type events. - Located in Westlake, Texas - near Keller, Southlake, and Roanoke. - For more information about our property, check our website: BenchmarkHotelDFW.com - Property is managed by Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University. Benefits & Perks - Awesome Employee Focused Culture with many Associate Events! - Closed many weekends and most holidays - 10 days of holiday pay. - Up to 14 Vacation & Sick days per year. - Weekly pay! - Leadership and Career development programs. Many opportunities to grow and transfer to new positions. - Free Lunch in our newly remodeled Associate Cafeteria. - Eligible for Medical Insurance and other awesome benefits within 30 days of employment. - Employer matching 401k. - Tuition Reimbursement. - Free parking on-site. - Free uniforms and we will clean them! - Benchmark Hospitality hotel discounts. #PGH-DU #PGH-BMC Benchmark HospitalityWhat you will have an opportunity to do:**BASIC FUNCTION:** The Cook II is a mid-level cook that will be responsible for a variety of cooking methods and cuisines and will assist in all areas of the kitchen – prep, line, grille, sauté and more. This position may work in:* **Banquet Kitchen** – High volume kitchen which serves our ballrooms, coffee break stations, and Associate Cafeteria.* **Market Restaurant** – World fair cuisine, featuring a buffet-style market that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.* **Albero Restaurant** – Classic Italian Cuisine, featuring family style dining for lunch & la carte dining for dinner.* **Ember Restaurant** - Latin Steakhouse flare and flavors offering a light breakfast but featuring family style dining for lunch and a la carte dining for dinner.* Status: Full Time* Availability: 1st shift* Pay Rate: $20.25 per hour* Location: Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center ## **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Prepare food and menu items according to standard recipes.* Receiving and put away food requisitions checking for food products quality and amount.* Inspect all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.* Ensure that the stations are set up for service but also clean and that all food items are properly covered and stored at the end of shift.* Ensure that kitchen stations and functions are properly broken down and those reusable items are returned to the main kitchen and put on proper shelf.* Assist in other kitchens within the hotel, as needed. This may include assisting in Banquets, buffet restaurants, a la carte restaurants, or social venues.* Location: Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center Job Category: DUCareersInFandB**What are we looking for?**## **QUALIFICATIONS:*** Two years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen is required. A la carte kitchen experience preferred.* Current internal employees with less than two years of experience may be considered if they can demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions of the Cook II role through successful job performance, completion of relevant training, food safety knowledge, and satisfactory supervisory assessment.* Culinary school preferred.* Experience in a kitchen with guest contact, scratch cooking, high volume highly preferred.* Above average knife skills.* Basic Food Safety certification required within 30 days of starting position required.**Compensation:**$20.25-$20.25