Cook PM

Driftwood Hospitality; Town of Texas, Southlake (WI, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their culinary team. This role involves maintaining high standards of food preparation and quality control, ensuring that every dish meets guest expectations. You will be part of a dynamic environment where teamwork and attention to detail are paramount. Enjoy a range of benefits including employee discounts and a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about the culinary arts and ready to contribute to a top-tier hospitality experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Qualifications

• Hold a current Food Handler Card and have 2 years of cooking experience.
• Good knowledge of food preparation and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily food items ensuring quality and compliance with recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.

Skills

Broiler Cooking

Sauté Cooking

Food Safety Standards

Basic Math Skills

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Education

Food Handler Card

2 Years Cooking Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Friday, May 2, 2025

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

he Hilton Southlake Town Square is one of Hilton’s most prestigious properties in North America, consistently ranked in the top 10% for guest service and overall cleanliness. Our Connie Award-winning hotel features 248 well-appointed guest rooms and over 28,000 square feet of meeting space, overlooking the vibrant Southlake Town Square.

We offer employee discounts at all Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Employee of the Quarter Program, Quarterly Team Member Celebration, Complimentary Meals and a fun environment to work in!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared on the front-line station.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.

• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.

• Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.

• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.

• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.

• Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with health department regulations.

• Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.

• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.

• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.

• Reports unsafe conditions to management.

• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.

• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.

• All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).

• Perform any related duties as requested by management.

• Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.

• 2 years cooking experience preferred. Broiler cooking preferred.

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.

• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of broiler cooking.

• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of sauté cooking.

• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.

• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.

• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.

• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.

• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.

• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.

• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.

• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.