Overview

CULTURE & CHARACTER :

All team members of the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, a Pyramid Global Hospitality property, have the same fundamental responsibility : to take great pride in providing Howdy Hospitality to all guests while walking the Aggie Path of .

daily. Our jobs are not just to make a difference but to "Be the Difference" in the guest and fellow team member experience.

All applicants should be of the highest character and hold themselves to the following Aggie Path of . expectations :

Positivity - We wake up daily and choose to bring a positive perspective, find the good in all things, and create an environment others want to be part of.

Each team member is hired to project genuine and sincere positivity daily.

Respect - We embrace and appreciate others and show consideration for their desires, interests, privacy, physical space, belongings, different viewpoints, philosophies, physical abilities, beliefs, and personalities.

We choose to show respect, even when it is not given, not only to our guests but, more importantly, to each other.

• Integrity - We consistently demonstrate and live by sound moral and ethical principles. We choose to do this not because someone is watching, but because it is the right thing to do.
• Dedication - We are unyielding in our commitment to walking our path and dedication to Being the Difference in everything we do.

We flex our proactive muscles in being more positive, respecting, and holding ourselves to an even higher commitment to integrity.

Excellence - We always strive to make today a little better than yesterday.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking.

Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

• From $14.00-$18.00 per hour
• Paid biweekly (every two weeks)
• Extensive health benefits, paid time off, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts at hundreds of US and international properties.

SCHEDULE :

The hospitality industry is 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days of the year. All candidates must be available and are expected to work Texas A&M football game days, Ring Days, graduations, and other high occupancy times due to special events.

We strive hard to manage and minimalize overtime, but it should and will be expected when business levels call for it.

• Full-time : 30-40 hours per week depending on level of business forecasted
• Days of week / weekend scheduled will vary depending on level of business forecasted.
• Shift Options : AM 6 : 00AM-2 : 00PM, can fluctuate based on business needs.PM 3 : 00PM-11 : 00PM, can fluctuate based on business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Checks with leadership for daily objectives.
• Support in setting up any a la carte stations required for mealtimes.
• Produces dishes in accordance with standard recipes and presentations established by the Chef.
• Preps, cleans, and organizes workstation.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary culinary environment in compliance with all local and federal health codes.
• Performs banquet, kitchen line, and prep functions as directed by the Executive Chef, Hotel Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Completes mise en place before start of service.
• To include other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Communication skills for guest interaction and able to understand elevated responsibilities of expectations both verbally and written.
• Prefers minimum formal education of a high school diploma and a minimum of 1.5 years of job-related experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Requires ability to interpret / extract information and / or perform arithmetic functions.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow recipes.
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating on complex dishes.
• Must adapt to changes easily.
• Must embrace a fast-paced, active environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Skilled with cooking and baking various types of food / dishes.
• Basic familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Compensation Range

The compensation for this position is $14.00 / Hr. - $18.00 / Hr. based on qualifications and experience.

Last updated : 2024-02-24