Cook

LBA Hospitality; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

PTO & holidays

401k with match

DailyPay

Hotel discounts

Competitive wages

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is seeking a Cook to join our on-site dining team in Texas. You will prepare and plate menu items using approved recipes and brands, while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities include stocking, cooking on the line, and ensuring accurate logs and temperatures. This is an on-site role with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. Benefits and opportunities are available to associates.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience preparing food from standardized recipes.
• Ability to follow recipes and logs.
• Strong teamwork and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to recipes.
• Maintain stock levels and prep for each shift.
• Follow all food-safety requirements and logs.
• Monitor temperatures and production logs.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and storage.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Complete opening and closing duties.
• Provide courteous guest service and respond to questions.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties within training and capabilities.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Recipe adherence

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

LBA Hospitality is hiring! Benefits available to all associates include: a quarterly bonus program, paid time off (PTO and holidays), 401k with Employer Match, Option to be paid daily with DailyPay, competitive wages, hotel discounts, and so much more! Join our hospitality team and help deliver a high-quality dining experience for every guest. The Cook prepares menu items according to approved recipes and brand standards while maintaining proper food safety, inventory, storage, and cleanliness practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels, complete freezer pulls, and prepare the cooking line for each shift.
• Follow all food-safety requirements for handling, cooking, cooling, holding, labeling, and storing food.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required safety and production logs.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of products.
• Minimize food waste and follow established cost-control and product-usage guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, storage rooms, refrigerators, freezers, equipment, and dining areas.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking for the next shift.
• Provide courteous service and respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.
• Follow company safety, security, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience preparing food from standardized recipes preferred.
• Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree is a plus.
• Food-handler certification preferred at hire and may be required after employment.
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain accurate logs, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.

Physical And Scheduling Requirements

• With or without reasonable accommodation, the associate must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stretch, and reach; lift or carry up to 30 pounds; and push or pull up to 60 pounds. The position requires working around hot stoves, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment. This is an on-site role that may require varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Employment may be subject to job-related screening consistent with company policy and applicable law.