Cook III, Team Member Dining Room | $500 Sign-On Bonus

1 Hotel Austin, L.L.C.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Hotel Austin, L.L.C. is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare food, maintain quality standards, and assist with culinary operations. The role requires at least 2 years of kitchen experience and the ability to adapt quickly.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of food handling, strong communication skills, and be a dependable team player. The position involves working flexible schedules including holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related kitchen experience.
• Reliable team player who can learn and adapt quickly.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.
• Food Handling certification (obtainable during employment).
• Knowledge of salad dressings, stocks, sauces, and butchery concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipe specifications.
• Maintain high quality of ingredients during busy periods.
• Carry out opening duties, including workstation setup.
• Assist with prep work and manage shortages.
• Sanitize work surfaces and transport dirty pots.

Skills

Team player

Adaptability

Food Handling certification

Knowledge of kitchen operations

Proficient in English communication

Job description

Job Overview

Grow with us! Life at Starwood Hotels is about protecting the beauty of the world. A job at 1 Hotels is more than a paycheck—it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact, one service at a time.

Main Duties

• Prepare food according to recipe specifications and ensure the success of daily culinary operations for the dining room.
• Use only the highest quality ingredients and maintain standards during busy periods.
• Carry out opening duties: set up workstations with mis‑en‑place, inspect cleanliness, check production schedule and pars, and communicate supplies needs to the Chef.
• Assist in prep work, start production of daily items, and manage shortages with Sous‑Chef.
• Minimize waste, maintain food‑cost forecasts, and keep all equipment and tools in proper working condition.
• Sanitize cutting boards, tables, and all work surfaces; transport dirty pots and pans to the pot‑wash station.
• Direct and assist stewards for efficient cleanup; break down workstations and complete closing duties, including returning food to storage, rotating product, labeling, and cleaning prep areas.
• Assist with inventories, plating of banquet meals, and restock items depleted during the shift.
• Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries, and complete required safety training and certifications.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned and attend designated meetings.

General Duties

• Stand or walk for extended periods and lift up to 50lbs.
• Strictly abide by state sanitation, health regulations, and hotel requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment usage, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Be presentable, maintain a professional appearance, and uphold uniform standards.
• Document any shortages or supply needs and inform the Chef promptly.
• Complete training/certification processes and follow maintenance programs and cleaning schedules.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least 2years of related kitchen experience.
• Reliable team player who can learn and adapt quickly.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.
• Food Handling certification (obtainable during employment).
• Knowledge of salad dressings, stocks, sauces, and butchery concepts.
• Ability to follow exact directions and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Dependable, stress‑tolerant, positive demeanor, adaptable, flexible, and proactive.

Employment Conditions

Employees will be required to work varying schedules, including holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel. The job description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starwood Hotels is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require special accommodations, please visit People Operations.