Cook

About the role

The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport in Irving, Texas, is hiring a Cook. The role centres on preparing food items according to recipes and standards while keeping a safe and sanitary work environment. The career path shown is Lead Cook, Sous Chef, Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director.

Key responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items.
• Wash, peel and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads and cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls and other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange and garnish food for guests, and follow safe food handling procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward higher departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines related to the HHM EarthView program, practice safe work habits and wear protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Required profile

• High school diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• A Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.
• Schedule varies and may include holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Physical demands include standing for long periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds and bending and reaching.