Cook 2

Who We Are

Based in San Antonio Texas Zachry Hotels is a proven leader in the developmentmanagementand ownership of hospitality assets. At Zachry Hotels we are passionate about hospitality and surround ourselves with team members who share that same passion. Our tenure in the hospitality and hotel industry has provided us the knowledge and key relationships for success in hotel management operation and development. We take care of our clients businesspartnersand each other as family within a culture of service and accountability where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Together We Can Do Great Things Every Person Matters This Is More ThanAJob

Position Overview

The CookII supports culinary operations by preparing high-quality dishesin accordance withstandardized recipes and hotel standards. This roleworksone or more kitchen stations ensures food consistencymaintainscleanliness and safety andassistswith prep and production in a full-service hotel CookII plays a key role in supporting senior cooks and ensuring smooth daily kitchen operations.

WhatYoullDo

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare cook and present menu items according to hotel recipes and culinary standards.
• Work assigned stations such as pantry grill sauté or hot line depending on business needs.
• Support dailyset upby prepping vegetables proteins sauces garnishes and other ingredients.
• Maintainportioncontrol consistent flavor and presentation for all dishes.

Production & Station Support

• Assistin batch cooking and banquet production whenrequired.
• Ensure ingredients and supplies are stocked and organized before and during service.
• Communicate low-stock items or quality concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Support Cook I and culinary leadership by executing tasks efficiently and accurately.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Follow properfood-handling storage andtemperature-controlprocedures.
• Maintaina clean and sanitized workstation at all times.
• Adhere to health department guidelines hotel safety policies and sanitation standards.
• Label date and rotate products according to FIFO procedures.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with other cooks servers and culinary staff to ensuretimelyservice.
• Communicate menu issues timing challenges or operational needs to supervisors.
• Assistwith training and guidingCook Ior Prep Cook team members as needed.
• Supportspecial events banquets room service and outlet kitchens asrequired.

Equipment Use & Maintenance

• Safelyoperatekitchen equipment such as knives ovens fryers grills mixers and slicers.
• Clean andmaintainequipment and tools according to hotel guidelines.
• Report malfunctioning or damaged equipmentimmediately.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assistwith opening mid-shift and closing duties including stocking cleaning and organization.
• Participatein inventory processes and support cost-control initiatives.
• Perform otherduties asassigned to support culinary and hotel operations.
• Maintainreliable and consistent attendance as an essential function of the role.

WhatYoullBring

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Prior experience as a Cook II Line Cook or equivalent culinary role preferred.
• Full-service hotel banquet or high-volume restaurant experience preferred.
• Culinary training or formal kitchen coursework preferred.
• Experience working multiple kitchen stations preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Solid culinary skills with the ability to work independently on assigned stations.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipesportionguidelines and plating standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and consistency.
• Ability to stand forlong periods lift moderate weights and perform repetitive motions.
• Strong communicationand teamwork abilities.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible shifts including mornings evenings weekends and holidays.
• Professional appearance and positive team-focused attitude.
• Commitment to culinary excellence and continuous learning.

Licenses or Certificates

• Food Safe Serve/Texas Food Handlers Certification

Zachry Hotels offers anindustry leadingbenefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Zachry Hotels (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address directly to Zachry employees or to Zachrys resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency hassubmittedan unsolicited resume to have been referred by theAgencyfree of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachrys recruiting function tosubmitresumes and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachrys Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employeeis authorized tobind Zachry to any agreementregardingplacement of candidates byAgency.

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