Lead Cook

Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square is seeking a line cook to maintain, set up, and prepare meat, fish, fowl, and other items on the front line. The role supports continuous operations across a 24/7 hotel kitchen schedule.

You will read recipes, follow portions, and ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. Experience with broiler and sauté cooking is preferred, with a focus on consistency and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years cooking experience; broiler cooking preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard recipes and portion control.
• Able to read guest checks and follow recipes precisely.
• Know-how to maintain high sanitation and safety standards.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment operation (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles).
• Good math skills for measurements and requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily prep lists for production.
• Read and follow recipes to produce broiled and sautéed items.
• Ensure quality by inspecting ingredients and portions.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of products and logs.
• Adhere to safety, security, and health regulations.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Food Handler Card

Broiler cooking

Sauté cooking

Sanitation basics

Kitchen safety

Tools

Stoves & Ovens

Broilers

Slicers

Steamers

Kettles

Job description

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.

Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square is proud to be recognized as one of Hilton’s premier properties in North America, consistently ranking in the top 10% for guest service and overall cleanliness. As a prestigious Connie Award-winning hotel, we feature 248 beautifully appointed guest rooms and more than 28,000 square feet of flexible meeting space overlooking the vibrant Southlake Town Square.

At Hilton Southlake, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with an exceptional team. That’s why we foster a workplace culture built on recognition, connection, and shared success. Team members enjoy valuable perks including employee discounts at Hilton Hotels & Resorts, complimentary daily meals for AM and PM shifts, quarterly team celebrations, and a supportive environment where every contribution matters.

Team Member Experience at Hilton Southlake

Complimentary MealsAll AM and PM shift team members enjoy free, freshly prepared lunches daily—because delivering great service begins with feeling valued and cared for.

Quarterly Team RalliesEach quarter, our team comes together to celebrate achievements, share updates, and build momentum through engaging rally-style events that strengthen collaboration and team spirit.

Employee RecognitionWe proudly recognize outstanding performance through awards, shout-outs, and recognition programs that celebrate team members who consistently go above and beyond. Your hard work is seen, appreciated, and rewarded.

Monthly Family BreakfastsOnce a month, we gather for a welcoming family-style breakfast that gives our team an opportunity to connect, recharge, and enjoy hospitality from the other side of the experience—Hilton style.

Join Hilton Southlake and become part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence while creating a positive, rewarding experience for every team member.

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 in order 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.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• 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.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is preferred.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• 3 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 in order 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 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.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality