Restaurant - Cook 2

Thompson Hotels, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Houston is recruiting for a Line Cook 2 - Intermediate to join our hotel culinary team. You will contribute to a new destination restaurant concept at Thompson Houston Hotel, supporting the relaunch this summer and serving guests and residents with elevated, hotel-grade cuisine.

The role requires 2 years of line cook experience, a culinary degree or hotel kitchen experience, and the ability to work a single station while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• Two years of line cook experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• Desire to satisfy others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily specials and check the quality of finished dishes.
• Ensure efficient preparation methods and procedures daily.
• Receive products from the storeroom for kitchen use.
• Support Cook 1's training and development in the kitchen.
• Contribute to a professional career path in Culinary Industry.

Skills

Verbal communication

Line cook experience

Cook skills

Single station kitchen

Customer service focus

Stamina

Education

Culinary degree

Hotel experience

Job description

Summary

Thompson Houston is now recruiting for Line Cook 2 - Intermediate. Join our hotel team as we launch a new destination restaurant concept within Thompson Houston Hotel. This position is available to start immediately and will be a part of a new restaurant relaunch this summer. The 3-meal dining venue includes an expanded 1-acre pool deck serving hotel guests and residents, luxury cabanas, private event spaces, indoor-outdoor dining areas and the best views of downtown. This restaurant is managed by Thompson Houston Hotel and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Now Hiring All Restaurant Positions, Front and Back of House!

Organization- Thompson Houston

Thompson Houston is now recruiting for Line Cook 2 - Intermediate. Join our hotel team as we launch a new destination restaurant concept within Thompson Houston Hotel. This position is available to start immediately and will be a part of a new restaurant relaunch this summer. The 3-meal dining venue includes an expanded 1-acre pool deck serving hotel guests and residents, luxury cabanas, private event spaces, indoor-outdoor dining areas and the best views of downtown. This restaurant is managed by Thompson Houston Hotel and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Now Hiring All Restaurant Positions, Front and Back of House! At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. An intermediate line cook requires good communication and culinary skills. The desired cook candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree. An intermediate cook should have a professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures. The Cook 2 actively handles the preparation of braised food, grilling, broiling, blanching, cooking, and sauté items. Candidate should have professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures, and should be able to work single-stations in the kitchen. Additional responsibilities include preparing daily specials, checking the quality of finished food products, ensuring efficient preparation methods and procedures on a daily basis, receiving products from the storeroom, and supporting Cook 1's training and development. This is an advantageous opportunity if you desire to pursue a professional career and leadership roles in the Culinary Industry!

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

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