Cook I

Hei Hotels Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Meal benefits

Travel perks (Marriott rate)

PTO program

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts in San Antonio, at the Westin San Antonio North, seeks a Cook I to prepare consistent quality meals and support kitchen operations.

You will operate fryers, ovens, and other equipment, adhere to recipes, and ensure food safety while lifting up to 100 lbs and collaborating with a hospitality team. The role offers competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and exposure to luxury service in a busy hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate food machinery and equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Begin prep for items scheduled for service and maintain station.
• Keep equipment clean, safe, and in proper working order.
• Monitor temperature and freshness of perishables.
• Assist in other kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Communication skills

Job description

## Cook IApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Westin San Antonio North - San Antonio, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR117829**About Us**Step into our luxury hotel in North San Antonio, which rises 19 stories above this stunning city. The Westin San Antonio North captures the essence of Texas Hospitality with impeccable service and Southern charm. Located just north of Downton San Antonio home of the Alamo and our famous meandering Riverwalk, we are also close to some of the city's exciting attractions like Fiesta Texas and Sea World San Antonio. Through the HEI Loves Initiatives we are dedicated to the diversity of our associates and the building of a strong service culture. We offer our associates, feel meals, free parking and travel perks offered through the Marriott Room Rate program and HEI managed hotels. Join our family and take advantage of competitive benefits, wages, a robust PTO program, plus much, much more.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**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.