Seasoned Prep Cook — Fine Dining Kitchen

Hôtel Swexan; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hôtel Swexan in Dallas seeks a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes. You will help prepare ingredients, stock stations, and maintain cleanliness to meet exacting standards in a fine-dining setting.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year as a prep cook, knowledge of cooking procedures, and a Food Handlers certificate. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and professional conduct in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a prep cook.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Food Handlers - Required

Responsibilities

• Assist the other BOH staff, monitoring and coordinating the day-to-day operations of his/her station during each shift.
• Ability to interact with staff in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible and professional.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice, portion, and prepare ingredients according to restaurant specifications.
• Prepare stocks, sauces, dressings, and other menu components as directed by the Chef.
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Cook food in various utensils and grillers.
• Check food while cooking to stir and turn.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Customer focus

Product knowledge

Personal organization

Productivity

Quality

Sense of urgency

Safety

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Hôtel Swexan in Dallas seeks a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes. You will help prepare ingredients, stock stations, and maintain cleanliness to meet exacting standards in a fine-dining setting.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year as a prep cook, knowledge of cooking procedures, and a Food Handlers certificate. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and professional conduct in a fast-paced environment.