Cook III PM

The Hotel at Avalon; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and Sick leave

Pet insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee discounts

DailyPay

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts is hiring for a kitchen role in Houston, requiring strong food prep skills and the ability to follow recipes and portion standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and reliable performance in a busy hotel kitchen.

Candidates should have hotel kitchen experience and be capable of lifting up to 100 lbs, with good communication to coordinate with servers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Hotel kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipe cards and portion standards.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Start items that are prepared ahead of time, ensuring not to over prepare.
• Rotate perishables and maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and determine preparation needs.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked and setting up plans to reduce food costs.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Communication skills

Lifting 100 lbs

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.

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

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

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

• Competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs.
• Pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds.
• Discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• Voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them (DailyPay).

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.