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Westlake, Texas, United States
Onsite
Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 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, you'll 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 HospitalityWhat 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.
Job Category: DUCareersInFandB
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-
$20.25Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
