RWMOT- Cook I

Rosewood Hotel Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Hotel Group is seeking a Cook I to join our kitchen team in Dallas. You will prepare and present high-quality hot dishes across our outlets, following recipes and presentation standards while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

In this role, you will ensure food safety, interpret recipes, and work collaboratively with chefs and staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in a professional hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to prepare a variety of hot food items with accuracy and consistency.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage.
• Able to interpret recipes, adjust yields, and maintain quality.
• Comfortable operating, cleaning, and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment.
• Works well independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality hot food items across outlets.
• Follow recipes, maintain quality standards and presentation guidelines.
• Set up and maintain workstation with ingredients, tools and supplies.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages to Kitchen leadership.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation per health regulations.
• Minimize waste and support food cost objectives through proper handling.
• Assist with opening/closing kitchen procedures and stock rotation.

Skills

Background in hotel/restaurant kitchen

Attention to detail

Fast-paced mindset

Food safety knowledge

Recipe interpretation

Equipment operation

Independent yet team-oriented

Job description

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact. As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

As part of our Kitchen team, you will work closely with the Sous Chef and fellow culinary professionals to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, consistency, and upholding the highest standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

YOUR ROLE

As a Cook I, you will play an important role in preparing and presenting high-quality hot food items across our food and beverage outlets. You will contribute to the success of the culinary operation by ensuring dishes are prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines while maintaining a safe, organized, and sanitary work environment. Working alongside chefs, stewards, and kitchen colleagues, you will help create memorable dining experiences for our guests through exceptional food preparation and service.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Prepare and produce sautéed, grilled, and sauce-based menu items for designated food and beverage outlets.
• Set up and maintain your workstation with the required ingredients, tools, equipment, and supplies to support daily operations.
• Follow established recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or replenishment needs to Kitchen leadership.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Minimize waste and support food cost objectives through proper handling, storage, and utilization of products.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures, including stocking, rotation, labeling, and storage of food items.
• Work collaboratively with chefs, stewards, and team members to ensure efficient service during busy periods.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You have a strong background working in a professional hotel or restaurant kitchen environment.
• You can prepare a variety of hot food items with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• You have a solid understanding of food safety, sanitation practices, and proper food storage procedures.
• You can interpret recipes, adjust yields, and maintain quality standards throughout production.
• You are comfortable operating, cleaning, and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• You work well independently while also contributing positively as part of a collaborative team.
• You bring creativity, professionalism, and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you'll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes medical coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, global career opportunities, and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard - and valued. We're a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We're not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them - and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.