Cook I, Alteno

SH Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Austin is seeking a Cook I to join our culinary team. You will prepare food according to recipes and help ensure the daily kitchen runs smoothly during busy periods. The role requires attention to quality ingredients, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to high sanitation standards.

English communication and a willingness to learn are essential. This position offers growth within a renowned hotel brand and opportunities to participate in menu development and

Qualifications

• Are organized and proficient at multitasking.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.
• Food Handling certification (can be obtained during employment).

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipe specifications and support daily culinary operations.
• Ensure ingredients used are of the highest quality.
• Work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in line with hotel policies.

Skills

Organized

Multitasking

Team player

Stand for long periods

English communication

Food handling

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

This exciting concept is developed in partnership with Chef Johnny Curiel and Kasie Curiel, co-founders of Fonda Fina Hospitality-the team behind the Michelin-starred Alma Fonda Fina . The original Alteño in Denver, Colorado, was recently named to Condé Nast Traveler's "Best New Restaurants in the World: 2026 Hot List." Chef Johnny Curiel is also a current James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Mountain Region.

MAIN DUTIES:

• As Cook I , you will be responsible for preparing food according to recipe specifications and ensuring the overall success of our daily culinary operations.
• The Cook I should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality.
• Additionally, the Cook I should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Always have a notebook to write recipes, procedures and prep lists with.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other employees.
• Clearly communicate using professional language
• Daily communication with Sous Chef(s), Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. Discuss hotel status, special attention arrivals and /or special attention guests with dietary/allergic restrictions, kitchen status (equipment repairs, cleanliness, and special needs projects), kitchen morale, suggestions of ways to improve guests experiences through new food offerings and ideas to drive revenue.
• Daily communications with stewards to ensure kitchen is running at the highest possible sanitary standards.
• Give and log daily, weekly and monthly projects to the stewards for areas of concern.
• Constantly pushing self to learn more about food service through books, magazines and dining out.
• Confident leader and perfect examplefor other team members.
• Ensure complete wash and sanitized kitchen is passedover to the next shift.
• Ensure stewards have followedtheir daily, scheduled cleanliness of walk-ins, lines and general area of stewardingand kitchen.
• Daily line checks withteam members ensuring quality and shelf life of product. Responsibleforutilizingproductthroughalternativeoutletsto minimizeproductloss.
• Closelymonitor portion sizing toensure consistency.
• AssistSupervisorin maintainingalllogs andchecklistsforState and Internal audits.
• Responsiblefor assistingwith updatingrecipe books withproperprocedures.
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• Responsible for protein/platecountsforservice.
• Responsible for (Preventative)Maintenance log inChef's officewith engineering team.
• Thorough check of all walk-instoensure proper storage and rotation.
• Expert in plating using proper service ware.
• Responsible for shift line-ups, informing F&B staff of specialsandmenu itemsno longer available.
• Ensure storerooms are in excellent condition, maintaining/delegating maintenance when necessary.
• Keep par items ordered for dry storage and produce walk-in.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and standards with self and colleagues.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
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QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Are organized and proficient at multitasking
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Are a reliable team player willing to learn and adapt to new situations
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Food Handling certification (can be obtained during employment)
• Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees are required to work varying schedules, including holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor .
• Starwood Hotels is an equal opportunity