Cook II Banquets

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18000 associates across the United States Caribbean and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston The Woodlands Texas and London Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service operational excellence and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected supported and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders take on meaningful stretch assignments and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties brands and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience youll find opportunities to learn develop and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates guests owners and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today The Boston Globe and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Forbes Travel Guide and U.S. News & World Report these recognitions reflect the culture service excellence and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center - Benchmark Hospitality
- High-end private hotel and conference center called Deloitte University. Closed to the public.
- 1400 hotel rooms - all single occupancy no suites.
- Nine restaurants and lounges including a Starbucks and Seattles Best Coffee and three sit down restaurants.
- 200000 square feet of meeting space - Ballrooms Amphitheater and classrooms.
- Fitness Center jogging trails and sports fields (all available to our associates to use!)
- All professional clientele. No weddings holiday parties school groups or other social-type events.
- Located in Westlake Texas - near Keller Southlake and Roanoke.
- For more information about our property check our website:
- Property is managed by Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University.

Benefits & Perks
- Awesome Employee Focused Culture with many Associate Events!
- Closed many weekends and most holidays - 10 days of holiday pay.
- Up to 14 Vacation & Sick days per year.
- Weekly pay!
- Leadership and Career development programs. Many opportunities to grow and transfer to new positions.
- Free Lunch in our newly remodeled Associate Cafeteria.
- Eligible for Medical Insurance and other awesome benefits within 30 days of employment.
- Employer matching 401k.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Free parking on-site.
- Free uniforms and we will clean them!
- Benchmark Hospitality hotel discounts.

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What you will have an opportunity to do:

BASIC FUNCTION: The Cook II is a mid-level cook that will be responsible for a variety of cooking methods and cuisines and will assist in all areas of the kitchen prep line grille sauté and more. This position may work in our buffet restaurants employee cafeteria or high-volume banquet operations.

• Status: Full-Time

• Availability: Full Availability

• Payrate: $20.25 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare food and menu items according to standard recipes.

• Receiving and put away food requisitions checking for food products quality and amount.

• Inspect all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.

• Ensure that the stations are set up for service but also clean and that all food items are properly covered and stored at the end of shift.

• Ensure that kitchen stations and functions are properly broken down and those reusable items are returned to the main kitchen and put on proper shelf.

• Assist in other kitchens within the hotel as needed. This may include assisting in Banquets buffet restaurants a la carte restaurants or social venues.

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What are we looking for

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen is required.

• Current internal employees with less than two years of experience may be considered if they can demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions of the Cook II role through successful job performance completion of relevant training food safety knowledge and satisfactory supervisory assessment.

• Culinary school preferred.

• Experience cooking with International cuisines preferred.

• Experience in a kitchen with guest contact scratch cooking high volume highly preferred.

• Above average knife skills.

• Basic Food Safety certification required within 30 days of starting position required.

Compensation:

$20.25

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$20.25

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.