Line Cook [Hypsi]

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Line Cook [Hypsi]

Hypsi Line Cook • Full Time

Hypsi, the signature restaurant at the new Hotel Daphne, located in the heart of Houston Heights is preparing to open its doors, and we're building a passionate, hospitality-driven team to bring it to life.

Italian-inspired with a Houston spirit, Hypsi will launch with dinner service and expand into breakfast and lunch soon after. The menu will spotlight a robust pasta program and elegant yet approachable entrées. A signature roaming mozzarella cart will serve hand-pulled cheeses with curated add-ons like pickled vegetables, aged vinegars, and cold-pressed olive oil.

We are now looking to grow our team and are seeking dynamic individuals who will capture the very essence of this culinary destination and join our team as a Line Cook.

Your role

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Cook will exceed the expectations of all Bunkhouse guests in a multitude of tasks that include, but are not limited to food preparation duties, cooking and seasoning all menu items, ordering kitchen supplies and maintaining Health Department Standards within your work area.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of foods, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures

• Prep food items for after-hours distribution

• Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware

• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage

• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices

• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils

• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons

• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters

• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage

• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs

• Maintain a positive relationship with all employees and guests

• Always ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management via email, logbooks, meetings, etc., to ensure all business needs are met

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area

• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition

• Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property

• Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements

• Attend relevant meetings

• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
  

• Two (2) years related experience in hospitality or service industry
  

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace
  

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and sister property staff
  

• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
  

• Must adhere to all hotel/company loss prevention guidelines.
  

• Able to perform the essential functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting quality standards.
  

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards
  

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
  

• Must be able to sit, stand, and squat frequently.
  

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
  

• Free parking
  

• Generous Paid Time Off
  

• Discounts at various retailers -Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
  
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.