Cook for Riverwalk Hotel

HEI Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Uniforms provided

Free parking or bus pass

Training opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Line Cook for Hotel Contessa on the San Antonio River Walk. You will prepare food to consistent quality and support kitchen functions in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Hotel Contessa offers a work/life balance, opportunities for free trainings, and uniforms. A positive, team-driven atmosphere and on-site role with a comprehensive benefits package accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and move goods as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time to meet forecasted demand.
• Date and rotate perishables; keep items at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use; determine prep, freezer pull and line setup.
• Return unused items to storage; cover/date perishables.
• Assist in limiting food costs and waste according to HEI standards.
• Operate and clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer and other equipment.
• Adhere to attendance and be available to work regularly.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Lifting capacity

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

An intimate, all-suite retreat set directly on San Antonio’s beloved Riverwalk, Hotel Contessa delights arriving guests with stylish suites that take their design cues from San Antonio’s rich history and vibrant culture. As an employer of choice, we offer great career potential, free trainings, free lunch, free bus pass or free parking, uniforms and a fun environment with a work/life balance for all of our associates.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.