Hotel Cook | Banquets & Room Service Expert

Highgate; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Joule Dallas in Dallas, TX, part of Highgate Hotels, seeks a Cook to prepare all food items to hotel standards for Restaurants, Room Service, and Banquets. You will maintain cleanliness, follow recipes, and support kitchen operations with a focus on quality, safety, and cost control.

Ideal candidates have culinary experience, HS diploma, and flexibility for long hours. Candidates must stand long shifts and handle hot/cold food production in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Culinary experience required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Restaurant and Room Service operating hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, and dairy and meat products.
• Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Prepare food for Banquets, as required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
• Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
• Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Use Production Charts as specified by hotel’s standards.
• Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
• Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety.
• Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Flexibility

Stamina

Attention to safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Joule Dallas in Dallas, TX, part of Highgate Hotels, seeks a Cook to prepare all food items to hotel standards for Restaurants, Room Service, and Banquets. You will maintain cleanliness, follow recipes, and support kitchen operations with a focus on quality, safety, and cost control.

Ideal candidates have culinary experience, HS diploma, and flexibility for long hours. Candidates must stand long shifts and handle hot/cold food production in a fast-paced environment.