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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 Hospitality
- High-end private hotel and conference center called Deloitte University. Closed to the public.
- 1,400 hotel rooms - all single occupancy, no suites.
- Nine restaurants and lounges including a Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee, and three sit down restaurants.
- 200,000 square feet of meeting space - Ballrooms, Amphitheater and classrooms.
- Fitness Center, jogging trails and sports fields (all available to our associates to use!)
- All professional clientele. No weddings, holiday parties, school groups, or other social-type events.
- Located in Westlake, Texas - near Keller, Southlake, and Roanoke.
- For more information about our property, check our website: BenchmarkHotelDFW.com
- Property is managed by Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University.

Benefits & Perks
- Awesome Employee Focused Culture with many Associate Events!
- Closed many weekends and most holidays - 10 days of holiday pay.
- Up to 14 Vacation & Sick days per year.
- Weekly pay!
- Leadership and Career development programs. Many opportunities to grow and transfer to new positions.
- Free Lunch in our newly remodeled Associate Cafeteria.
- Eligible for Medical Insurance and other awesome benefits within 30 days of employment.
- Employer matching 401k.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Free parking on-site.
- Free uniforms and we will clean them!
- Benchmark Hospitality hotel discounts.

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What you will have an opportunity to do:

BASIC FUNCTION: The Cook I is the highest-level cook and will assume lead role in production and execution in the kitchen, as well as training other cooks.  This position may work in either of our a la carte restaurants which include an Italian Restaurant or Latin Steakhouse.

• Status: Full-Time
• Availability: 2nd shift
• Payrate: $22 per hour
• Location: Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and mentor the culinary team through monitoring production, training, and coaching.  Provide feedback for improvement to the team.
• Prepare food and menu items according to standard recipes.
• Monitor production and quality levels of all food products.
• Assist in developing and presenting new menu items to ensure they stay fresh and innovative for our guests.
• 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.
• Assist in leading and participating in the preparation and execution of food in other kitchens within the hotel, as needed.  This may include assisting in Banquets, buffet restaurants, a la carte restaurants, or social venues.
• Location: Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center

Job Category: DUCareersInFandB

What are we looking for?

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years’ culinary experience required.A la carte kitchen experience required.

• Culinary school preferred.

• Experience cooking with Italian, European, or Latin cuisines preferred.

• Experience in a kitchen with guest contact, scratch cooking, high volume highly preferred.

• Advanced knife skills.

• Basic Food Safety certification required within 30 days of starting position required.

Compensation:

$22

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$22

Pyramid Global 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.