Lead Cook I: Kitchen Leader, Mentor & Menu Innovator

Benchmark Hospitality at DU; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free parking on-site

Free meals for staff

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance eligible after 30s

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a full-time Cook I for Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center, Benchmark Hospitality, in Westlake, TX. The role leads the culinary team across multiple outlets, ensuring high standards and consistent quality for events and daily service.

You will train junior cooks, prepare menu items from standard recipes, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen. Competitive pay starts at $22/hour.

Qualifications

• Three years’ culinary experience required.
• Culinary school preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen with guest contact is highly preferred.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Basic Food Safety certification within 30 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the culinary team through monitoring production, training, and coaching.
• Prepare food and menu items according to standard recipes.
• Monitor production and quality levels of all food products.
• Assist in developing and presenting new menu items to keep offerings fresh and innovative.
• Receiving and storing food requisitions with quality checks.
• Ensure stations are set up for service and properly stored after shifts.

Skills

Culinary experience

Advanced knife skills

Food safety basics

Education

Culinary school

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a full-time Cook I for Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center, Benchmark Hospitality, in Westlake, TX. The role leads the culinary team across multiple outlets, ensuring high standards and consistent quality for events and daily service.

You will train junior cooks, prepare menu items from standard recipes, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen. Competitive pay starts at $22/hour.