Cook I — Creative Kitchen Lead, Daily Pay

The Gunter Hotel San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Gunter Hotel San Antonio is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare and supervise kitchen operations across outlets including restaurant, café, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets. You will lead with precision, maintain high standards, and ensure timely, appetizing dishes in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of hotel-related cooking experience, hold a Food Handlers Certification, and demonstrate strong communication under pressure to deliver

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a hotel or related field
• Food Handlers Certification required (state compliance)
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Strong communicator who listens actively and conveys ideas clearly

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise food items with precision, ensuring high quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Lead and assist kitchen staff to maintain efficient operations and consistently deliver high-quality food and service.
• Anticipate challenges and resolve issues proactively to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
• Share information effectively and address concerns from co-workers and guests with professionalism.
• Keep the kitchen spotless and well-organized, meeting sanitation and safety standards.
• Take initiative by anticipating needs and acting before issues arise to keep service seamless.
• Manage time to ensure food preparation and service are prompt and on point

Skills

Culinary Craftsman

Kitchen Captain

Solution Strategist

Clear Communicator

Organization Operator

Proactive Performer

Timekeeper of Taste

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

The Gunter Hotel San Antonio is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare and supervise kitchen operations across outlets including restaurant, café, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets. You will lead with precision, maintain high standards, and ensure timely, appetizing dishes in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of hotel-related cooking experience, hold a Food Handlers Certification, and demonstrate strong communication under pressure to deliver