Line Cook I — Elevate Craft in a High-Standard Kitchen

SH Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a Cook I to join our culinary team in Austin. You will prepare dishes per recipes, uphold quality, and work under pressure to maintain service standards across shifts. The role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and adherence to safety protocols in a dynamic hotel kitchen.

The position offers opportunities to develop skills, mentor staff, and contribute to menu execution and operational efficiency in a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Prepare food according to recipe specifications and standards.
• Maintain high kitchen standards during peak periods.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh and of high quality.
• Lead and mentor other team members.
• Communicate professionally with staff.

Responsibilities

• Stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Write recipes, procedures and prep lists.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers.
• Communicate professionally with team members.
• Coordinate daily with Sous Chefs and Executive Chef on status, dietary restrictions and kitchen needs.
• Ensure kitchen sanitation and log completeness for audits.
• Daily assignment of tasks to stewards and follow up on cleanliness.
• Pursue ongoing food service knowledge through reading and training.
• Lead by example for the team.
• Oversee proper handover to next shift with clean stations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Starwood Hotels is seeking a Cook I to join our culinary team in Austin. You will prepare dishes per recipes, uphold quality, and work under pressure to maintain service standards across shifts. The role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and adherence to safety protocols in a dynamic hotel kitchen.

The position offers opportunities to develop skills, mentor staff, and contribute to menu execution and operational efficiency in a luxury hospitality setting.