Cook I, Alteno

Starwood Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a Cook I to support daily culinary operations at our Austin property. You will prepare dishes per recipes, maintain high product quality, and ensure kitchen standards are met during busy periods. The role requires teamwork, quick learning, and adherence to safety protocols.

The candidate should be able to stand for long periods, lift 50 lbs, and communicate professionally. A Food Handling certification can be obtained during employment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related work experience.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Proficient in verbal and written English.
• Food Handling certification (can be obtained during employment).

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipe specifications and maintain daily culinary operations.
• Ensure ingredients meet quality standards and food safety requirements.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and supervisors.
• Coordinate with Sous Chef and kitchen team to manage kitchen status and guest dietary needs.
• Maintain sanitation standards and proper storage of ingredients.
• Lead by example and ensure shift handover with clean, plated dishes.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

English proficiency

Stand for long periods

Food handling cert

Lift 50 lbs

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.

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 &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 example for other team members.
• Ensure complete wash and sanitized kitchen is passed over to the next shift.
• Ensure stewards have followed their daily, scheduled cleanliness of walk-ins, lines and general area of stewarding and kitchen.
• Daily line checks with team members ensuring quality and shelf life of product. Responsible for utilizing product through alternative outlets to minimize product loss.
• Closely monitor portion sizing to ensure consistency.
• Assist Supervisor in maintaining all logs and checklists for State and Internal audits.
• Responsible for assisting with updating recipe books with proper procedures.
• Responsible for protein/plate counts for service.
• Responsible for (Preventative) Maintenance log in Chef’s office with engineering team.
• Thorough check of all walk-ins to ensure proper storage and rotation.
• Expert in plating using proper service ware.
• Responsible for shift line-ups, informing F&B staff of specials and menu items no 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.
• Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good-Natured Service and uphold our Brand Pillars.

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 employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodation, please visit People Operations.

Please note that your job description is not an exhaustive of tasks and duties, but serves a guideline for daily duties, which may change from time to time.

About You...

Passionate about food and previous similar work experience.

Basic knowledgeable of culinary operations, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented.

Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

About Us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.