Cook - Line Cook

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Hotel room discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort, part of HEI Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a kitchen professional to help deliver high-quality dishes and support daily kitchen functions.

You will follow recipes, manage temperatures, rotate perishables, and assist with cost control while contributing to a Texas‑friendly team culture.

Qualifications

• Hotel kitchen experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate food machinery with or without accommodation.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs on a continuous schedule.
• Effective verbal and written communication with staff and servers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead and manage production to avoid overage.
• Rotate perishables and ensure proper temperatures are maintained.
• Check pars, assist with inventory, and help keep buffet stocked.
• Assist in cost control, waste reduction, and adherence to standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely and regularly.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Lift 100 lbs

Communication

Job description

About Us

Imagine being greeted by the rugged limestone hills, big blue skies, and fresh country air of Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort at the top of every workday. Working at our 220-acre resort combines the natural beauty of our surroundings with the warmth of true Texas spirit. Join a team of dedicated professionals who welcome with big smiles and even bigger hearts. At Tapatio Springs, our warm and open company culture comes through in a working environment where country music and spirit are ever-present. When it comes to our commitment to our team, we walk the walk by offering employees competitive compensation and an impressive benefits package, including: Flexible scheduling for all employees, employee appreciation and targeted training programs, employee discounts on room rates and at restaurants, golf course and pro shop We also make time to celebrate our team with special parties, casual happy hours, and other social activities that foster connection.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through your 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.