Cook - Hotel Theodore - $26.00 Per Hour

Come be a part of something bigger!

Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:

• 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
• Employee family events (bring the kids!)
• Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)
• Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Paid Time Off
• Many more, please inquire for more details
• Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
• Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn’t love to get away)

Target start date - March 20th
This is a dinner only establishment operating Tuesday thru Saturday nights
PM availability is required.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen!

Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant.

The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level form the Kitchen staff.

If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills and grow a career, then we want you!

Your Role:

• You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients
• You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment
• You will reach and recreate recipes
• You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization
• You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team
• You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry)
• You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat)
• You will be consistent on all food preparation

What are we looking for?

• Must be able to work independently
• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts
• An energetic personality
• Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• At least 21 years of age
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• 1-3 years previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment

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

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.