Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment in Austin seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare food items with excellence and maintain a safe work environment. The ideal candidate should possess previous culinary experience, ensure food safety, and be committed to guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining clean workspaces, and performing various cooking tasks. This position requires working in a dynamic kitchen environment, possibly including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Customer service awareness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Opportunity: Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• 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 increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background And Skills

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It