Cook - CBD Provisions

US-TX-Dallas

Hourly

Req #: 75310
Type: Full-Time
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Highgate Hotels

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				Overview:

As a Cook you will hold an essential position in our restaurant. You will be part of a growing and caring team, preparing delicious meals according to our unique recipes and plating specs, which are so important for creating a memorable dining experience. You will be responsible for prepping, cooking and dressing dishes, as well as keeping your work area clean and sanitized. 

This is a restaurant opening, looking for cooks of all experience (Lead, Line and Prep) - $17 - $20/hour + generous benefit package

Responsibilities:

* Set up workstations with all the necessary ingredients and cooking equipment. 

* Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (peeling, chopping, julienne cutting, brunoise dicing, cross chopping, etc.). 

* Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products. 

* Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products. 

* Cook food in various utensils or grillers (stir frying, grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing, poaching, simmering, etc.) 

* Follow outlined recipes and plating guides to provide consistent product.  

* Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion. 

* Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen. 

* Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas. 

* Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.  

* Breakdown kitchen line, storing food, cleaning and sanitizing cooking line and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.  

* Practice safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other associates.  

* Follow all Health Department and Company regulations regarding food and storage standards and safety.  

* Support any position in the Kitchen that needs help.  

* Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by leadership. 

Qualifications:

* High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
* Culinary experience required.
* Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
* Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
* Ability to stand during entire shift
* Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.
* Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
* Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par-cooking.
* Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.
			
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