PM Cook

MCR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Aloft Houston Downtown in Houston, Texas seeks a Cook to prepare food items according to standardized recipes, maintaining high standards to produce appealing dishes for guests.

The role involves complying with safety and health regulations, keeping stations clean, assisting in prep, and working in high-demand situations. Benefits include weekly pay, PTO and health insurance after 30 days for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must have positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification.
• Must work well in high demand situations.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to read.
• Must convey information clearly.
• Must serve all guests.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals according to brand standards.
• Comply with Food Handlers Certification requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization per health regulations.
• Complete food prep before opening to ensure prompt service.
• Know safety equipment locations and operation.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items.
• Ensure kitchen and work areas are clean, safe and cost-efficient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Reading ability

Guest service mindset

Job description

Aloft Houston Downtown, 820 Fannin St, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Aloft Houston Downtown

The Cook is responsible for preparing food items, based on standardized recipes, for the restaurant while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Prepares meals in accordance with brand standards and guidelines.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers Safety Training, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all areas in accordance with State Board of Health regulations.
• Complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the restaurant to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the operating hours.
• Know the location and operation of all safety equipment.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to obtain Food Handlers Certification.
• Must work well in high demand situations.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to read.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must have a desire to serve all guests.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to perform this job.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in restaurant kitchen setting preferred.

Our Company

• MCR is the3rd-largest hotel owner-operatorin the United States.
• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a$5.0 billion portfolioof148 premium-branded hotelscontaining more than 22,000 guestrooms across37 states and 106 cities.
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• MCR was namedone ofFast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
• MCR is a three-time recipient of theMarriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of theHilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
• For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won theDevelopment of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA

What we offer/What’s in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

Aloft Houston Downtown, 820 Fannin St, Houston, Texas, United States of America