Cook III, Watr | $500 Sign-On Bonus

Starwood Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Austin, TX seeks a Cook III to prepare meals according to recipes and support daily culinary operations. You will ensure ingredient quality and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, managing mise en place, supervising prep tasks, checking inventory, and collaborating with the Chef to meet guest expectations. A strong focus on cleanliness, safety, and teamwork is required in this fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be organized and able to multitask in a high-volume kitchen.
• Minimum 2 years of related kitchen experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Food handling certification preferred or obtainable during employment.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipe specs and ensure daily culinary operations.
• Maintain high quality ingredients and uphold restaurant standards during busy periods.
• Set up stations and mise en place; rotate stock and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with banquet plating and inventory as required.
• Follow health and safety regulations and hotel policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

English communication

Stand for long

Lifting 50 lbs

Food handling cert

Organized

Job description

Responsibilities

As Cook III, you will be responsible for preparing food according to recipe specifications and ensuring the overall success of our daily culinary operations. The Cook III must ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality, 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.
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures.
• Meet with the Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Complete opening duties: Set up workstations with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to standards.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies. Ensure everything complies with standards.
• Check production schedule and pars.
• Establish priority items for the day.
• Inform the Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.
• Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations; rectify any deficiencies. Maintain throughout the shift.
• Start prep work and production of items needed for the day.
• Select, clean and prepare fruits and vegetables.
• Inform the Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables.
• Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station.
• Direct and assist Stewards in order to make cleanup a more efficient process.
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties according to department standards: Return all food items to the proper storage areas.
• Rotate all returned product.
• Wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away.
• Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, shelves.
• Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations.
• Assist with inventories as scheduled.
• Assist in plating up Banquet hot meals as assigned.
• Restock items that were depleted during the shift.
• Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Chef before leaving.
• Successful completion of the training/certification process.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Perform duties in other areas of kitchen as assigned.
• Attend designated meetings.
• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and professionalism.
• Full ability to follow exact directions.
• Ability to acknowledge and assist in producing quality food, utilizing quality product, skill, creativity, finesse and proper execution, as shown.
• Working knowledge of salad dressings and stocks. Ambition to learn sauces and butchery.
• Ability to execute recipes after proper training. Understanding the importance of every item used in a recipe and the importance of following direction.
• Ability to operate all kitchen equipment correctly and safely. Cleaning safely and returning all clean parts back to machine.
• Dependable, tolerates stress, positive demeanor, adaptable/flexible, presentable, full of integrity, takes initiative.
• Assist stewards in the maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• 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 2 years 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.

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

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.