Line Cook; Stillwell's

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Harwood Hospitality Group, Dallas’ premier Hospitality owner-operator, introduces its most complete expression of a multi-generational vision in Harwood District’s first hotel, Hôtel Swexan. The hotel is a new destination, with an uncompromising mission that values experience above all. It is a place like no other that draws inspiration from the world’s greatest cities – New York, London, and Paris – together in one location to create something completely new.

Local expertise with an international influence. Classic and contemporary, the hotel is a twist on conventions. Part collection, part creativity, and always elegant. Guests stay to get lost – in culture and conversation. The hotel is a world of its own, a meeting place, a hideaway, and a stomping ground. For celebration or solitude. Designed with all generations in mind, Harwood District’s hotel plays host to an eclectic mix of personalities.

It is a timeless setting where locals mix with out-of-towners and old souls and encounter the young at heart.

Stillwell’s Inspired by deep Texan roots and featuring beef from the in-house HWD Beef program, Stillwell’s is the hotel’s signature, classic steakhouse with a modern twist. Oenophiles will be impressed by the first-rate wine list featuring rare and hard-to-find wines from around the world. Stillwell’s is located on the seventh floor and open to both guests of the hotel and visitors.

Stillwell’s is open to the public.

Operations

• Prepare and assemble cold dishes, salads, and pastries according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Prepares sauces, salad dressings, cold sauces, dips, and garnishments.
• Create visually appealing presentations and garnishes for cold dishes, maintaining consistency and quality.
• Sets up, maintains, and breaks down salad cook stations.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and handled in accordance with food safety regulations.

• Ensure that all dishes are prepared and plated to meet the restaurant’s standards for presentation and taste.

Procurement and deliveries

• Checks and requests orders for supplies of all food items.
• Checks quality of deliveries and documentation.
• Ensures correct storage of supplies.

Sanitation and Equipment

• Inspect the cleanliness of the line, floor, and all kitchen stations, and request that all deficiencies are corrected.
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and requirements.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and HHG requirements.
• Use the correct and care of all machinery in the kitchen operation, stressing safety.

Meetings & Communication

• Ensures smooth communication with Culinary leadership.

Attire, Language, and Behavior

• Is always neatly dressed and groomed wearing the proper uniform and non-slip shoes, and always behaves and speaks according to HHG standards of excellence.
• Treats all associates - in public and in private - with respect and consideration, regardless of their position or tasks.

Physical Demand

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Competencies

• Attentive to detail
• Creativity/innovation
• Customer focus/service
• Personal organization
• Product knowledge
• Productivity
• Quality
• Sense of urgency
• Work environment/safety

Work Environment

This job operates in a restaurant setting. This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment and may require the employee to be on their feet for an extended period. May require bending, lifting, and carrying heavy items (up to 50 lbs).

Required Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, culinary education and training expected
• High volume experience, required
• Texas Food Handler Certification, required
• Minimum of 2 years  experience as a cook
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitality

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