Night Cook — Luxury Hotel Kitchen

Accor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Austin, part of Accor, is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our culinary team. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will contribute to high-quality food production and uphold our culinary standards in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

You will be involved in food preparation, kitchen operations, and collaboration with the Sous Chefs and culinary staff to ensure guest satisfaction and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Responsibilities

• Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to our ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
• As a Cook you will display an openness and willingness to learn all things pertaining to your professional development.
• Provide full cooperation to the Sous Chef and Chef de Parties on duty to ensure the highest level of production.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef de Cuisine and/or Sous Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
• Ensure all EHC and Servesafe standards are followed supporting the direction of your Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties. Ensure all EHC standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Under pressure

Teamwork

Guest focus

Job description

Fairmont Austin, part of Accor, is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our culinary team. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will contribute to high-quality food production and uphold our culinary standards in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

You will be involved in food preparation, kitchen operations, and collaboration with the Sous Chefs and culinary staff to ensure guest satisfaction and adherence to safety protocols.