PREP COOK

The Crescent Hotels Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate culinary professionals for their DoubleTree Hotel and Suites by the Galleria. This role involves preparing delicious meals from scratch, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of culinary experience, a Food Handler Certification, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while enjoying benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and hotel discounts. If you are a self-starter with a love for food, apply today!

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Matching 401k

Free life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Free lunch

Hotel discount program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in hotel culinary or restaurant prep cook.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prep food from scratch and ensure quality standards are met.
• Cook food orders according to recipes and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Description

DoubleTree Hotel and Suites by the Galleria is looking for people that are passionate about delivering great service through food. If you have previous hotel or restaurant cook/prep cook experience, apply today!

Required Skills & Abilities:

-At least two (2) years of hotel culinary or restaurant prep cook or cook experience required

-Flexible to work AM and PM shifts, mid-shifts, weekends and holidays

-Must have the ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written

-Must be able to stand/walk for at least eight (8) hours

-Self-starter, able to work independently or in a team environment

-Strong ability to work in a fast pace environment

-Current Food Handler Certification required

Job Description:

-Prep food for from scratch recipes and make sure correct portion and quality requirements are met.

-Cook food orders according to recipe and ensure presentation standards are consistently met

-Date all food containers, consistently use FIFO method, make sure all perishables are properly stored and note any out of stock items or possible shortages

-Check pars for shift use and determine necessary preparation for line set up

-Consistently practice sanitation procedures to refrain from cross contamination, maintain cleanliness and sanitization of work station and kitchen equipment

Benefits:

-Medical, dental and vision insurance

-Matching 401k

-Free life insurance

-Paid time off

-Holiday pay

-Free lunch

-Hotel discount program

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Preferred)
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject (Preferred)
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity (Preferred)
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Preferred

  Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Preferred

  Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Licenses and Certifications

• Required

  Certified Food Handler

• Preferred

  ServSafe Food Mgr Cert

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts