Culinary Specialist: Craft Fresh, High-Quality Dishes

The Westin DFW Airport; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westin DFW Airport is seeking a Cook to prepare food items according to recipes and standards, maintaining high quality and a safe, sanitary kitchen environment. You will work on diverse menu items and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver guest-ready plates.

This role requires prior culinary experience or training, a high school diploma preferred, and a willingness to work varied shifts, including holidays and weekends. An sanitation certificate may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods. Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pickup by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Follow recipes

Prep ingredients

Garnish and plating

Food safety

Education

High School diploma preferred

Sanitation certificate (DOH)

Job description

The Westin DFW Airport is seeking a Cook to prepare food items according to recipes and standards, maintaining high quality and a safe, sanitary kitchen environment. You will work on diverse menu items and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver guest-ready plates.

This role requires prior culinary experience or training, a high school diploma preferred, and a willingness to work varied shifts, including holidays and weekends. An sanitation certificate may be required.