Job Description
Overview
The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Cook II to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences.
The Cook II will be responsible for preparing ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food; washing and peeling fresh fruits and vegetables; weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
Responsibilities
• Set assigned station(s) with the determined amount of preparation needed in a timely manner following prep list needs
• Ensure kitchen compliance and work in a safe manner following Texas sanitation guidelines, rules and regulations while ensuring adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Follow safe work habits when working with kitchen equipment such as knives, slicer, ovens, stoves, food processors, etc.
• Keep workstation clean and organized at all times while keeping the station stocked for the next shift
• Properly store food at appropriate temperatures while maintaining accurate food inventories
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers
• Must be able to determine what the minimum standard acceptable for product quality is and make sure that no product is served that fails to meet that minimum standard
Qualifications
• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
• 2-3 years of experience working in a high-volume luxury-oriented kitchen preferred
• Well-rounded in all areas of the kitchen including cooking techniques, knife skills and product knowledge
• Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
• Physical demands:
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach and perform repetitive motions frequently for 8-12 hours a day
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50-100 lbs
What We Offer You
• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal
Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.
Posted Salary Range
USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.
Tipped Position
This position does not earn tips
The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Cook II to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences.
The Cook II will be responsible for preparing ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food; washing and peeling fresh fruits and vegetables; weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
Responsibilities
• Set assigned station(s) with the determined amount of preparation needed in a timely manner following prep list needs
• Ensure kitchen compliance and work in a safe manner following Texas sanitation guidelines, rules and regulations while ensuring adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Follow safe work habits when working with kitchen equipment such as knives, slicer, ovens, stoves, food processors, etc.
• Keep workstation clean and organized at all times while keeping the station stocked for the next shift
• Properly store food at appropriate temperatures while maintaining accurate food inventories
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers
• Must be able to determine what the minimum standard acceptable for product quality is and make sure that no product is served that fails to meet that minimum standard
Qualifications
• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
• 2-3 years of experience working in a high-volume luxury-oriented kitchen preferred
• Well-rounded in all areas of the kitchen including cooking techniques, knife skills and product knowledge
• Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
• Physical demands:
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach and perform repetitive motions frequently for 8-12 hours a day
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50-100 lbs
What We Offer You
• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal
Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.
Posted Salary Range
USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.
Tipped Position
This position does not earn tips
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