Mokara | Outlet Cook 3

Omni Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mokara Hotel & Spa on San Antonio's Riverwalk is seeking a Line Cook 3 to ensure timely prep and menu execution, working with the hotel’s culinary team.

You will prepare all items to spec, master fundamentals, and maintain organized prep sheets and station guides to support service.

The role requires at least 2 years of hotel/restaurant kitchen experience, strong communication, and the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Able to work without immediate supervision and with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Basic math skills and understanding of weights and measures.
• Able to follow recipes and use culinary equipment safely.
• Food handlers certification or obtain upon hire.
• Culinary degree or formal training strongly preferred.
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and menu specifications.
• Work with kitchen staff to ensure timely service.
• Stay organized with prep sheets and station guides.
• Maintain proper use of all culinary equipment safely.
• Plate presentations meeting specifications.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Attend required department meetings and trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Communication

Knife skills

Food safety

Mathematical skills

Recipe following

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Job description

Mokara Hotel & Spa

The Mokara Hotel & Spa, a relaxing retreat on San Antonio's world-famous Riverwalk is just steps from all the action yet worlds away. Mokara has a long-standing history of excellence. As the only Forbes four-star hotel in San Antonio, Mokara is the first choice for sophisticated travelers. Be a part of an attentive staff by making our guest stays a memorable one where exceptional is included.

The Mokara Hotel & Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Mokara Hotel & Spa may be your perfect match.

Food & Beverage Line Cook 3

Overview:

The Line Cook 3 ensures all food is prepared in a timely manner and made according to the menu specifications. Works and communicates effectively with all other kitchen personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• Ability to stay organized with prep sheets and station guides with an emphasis on managing their own timeline to get ready for service.
• A proper understanding of how to use all culinary equipment properly and safely.
• The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
• Ability to communicate with other team members.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Attend required monthly department meetings and company trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.
• Ability to work a restaurant Line.
• Basic knowledge of knife skills and the different vegetable cuts

Qualifications:

• Required to have at least 2 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Must be able to work efficiently without needing immediate supervision from management and work well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures.
• Able to follow recipes.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers - or obtain upon hire.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.