Cook III PM

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shifts

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts in Houston is seeking a cook to prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions. You will follow recipes, set up plans, rotate perishables, and help control food costs; you must stand and lift, with dexterity. Join a family-like team with opportunities for career development within HEI.

The role offers a stable schedule and the chance to contribute to a landmark Houston property while benefiting from employee meals and parking.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 100 lbs on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt style for supervisors, coworkers, public, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time and manage quantities for shifts.
• Rotate perishables and ensure proper temperatures per HEI standards.
• Check pars for shift use and assist in buffet stocking and line setup.
• Return unused items to storage with proper date labeling.
• Assist in controlling food costs and reducing waste per standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment (fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, etc.).
• Be present and reliable to work on a regular basis.

Skills

Dexterity

Communication

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Job description

About Us

For more than 40 years, our hotel has been a landmark in the Houston hospitality scene. Today, The Houston Grand - River Oaks is entering an exciting new chapter. Under the vision of new local ownership with deep Houston roots, the property is preparing for a full renovation, and a complete luxury rebrand that will restore the hotel as one of the premier destinations in the city. We are committed to elevating every aspect of the guest and associate experience. Our team is a tight knit, family like community with many long tenured associates who take pride in their craft and the exceptional service they deliver. We value passion, professionalism, and the desire to grow-because when our associates and their families thrive, our hotel thrives. Associates enjoy a complimentary meal each shift, free parking, and meaningful opportunities for career development within both the hotel and the broader HEI portfolio. Join us as we write the next chapter of a Houston legacy-your future could be part of something extraordinary.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

• Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.

Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.