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Who We Are

Based in San Antonio Texas Zachry Hotels is a proven leader in the development management and 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 business partners and 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 Than A Job

Position Overview

TheCookIIIis an experienced and skilled line cook responsible for preparing high-quality dishes in accordance with hotel recipes production standards and culinary expectations. This role requires advanced cooking knowledge the ability to work multiple stations leadership support for junior cooks and a commitment to maintaining exceptional food quality in a full-service hotel environment.

What Youll Do

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare cook and present menu items according to standardized recipes quality standards and presentation guidelines.
• Work multiple stations including sauté grill broiler pantry or hot line depending on business needs.
• Maintain consistency in flavor portioning and appearance across all dishes.
• Ensure readiness of mise en place for service periods including chopping slicing marinating and assembling ingredients.

Station Leadership & Culinary Execution

• Support junior cooks (Cook1 Cook2 Prep Cooks) by providing guidance demonstrating techniques and assisting with training.
• Coordinate timing of dishes with servers and culinary team to ensure timely service.
• Maintain awareness of ticket times and adjust pace as needed during high-volume operations.
• Communicate effectively with the Chef Sous Chefs and culinary leadership regarding food quality or operational issues.

Quality Control & Food Safety

• Ensure proper food handling storage and cooling techniques according to health department and hotel standards.
• Monitor food temperatures sanitation levels and product rotation (FIFO).
• Maintain clean organized workstations throughout the shift.
• Immediately report any product quality concerns shortages or equipment problems.

Teamwork & Communication

• Collaborate closely with fellow cooks servers and culinary management to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Communicate product needs substitutions or timing challenges proactively.
• Support banquet outlet room service and event production as needed.

Equipment Use & Care

• Safely operate kitchen equipment such as ovens fryers grills knives broilers mixers and more.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of equipment and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Follow hotel guidelines for safe operation and cleaning procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support culinary leadership during menu changes special events and seasonal offerings.
• Perform opening mid-shift and closing duties including cleaning labeling stocking and organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support culinary and hotel operations.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance as an essential function of the role.

What Youll Bring

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Prior experience as a CookII Line Cook or equivalent role preferred.
• Experience working in a full-service hotel banquet kitchen or high-volume operation preferred.
• Culinary school training or formal kitchen apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience with multiple cooking stations and advanced culinary techniques preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong culinary skills with proficiency across multiple stations and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong knife skills and understanding of professional kitchen practices.
• Ability to follow recipes portion controls and presentation standards with accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods lift moderate weights and perform repetitive motions.
• Strong attention to detail sanitation and food safety procedures.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work varied schedules including mornings nights weekends and holidays.
• Professional appearance and positive team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to culinary excellence and continuous learning.

Licenses or Certificates

• Food Safe Serve/Texas Food Handlers Certification

Zachry Hotels offers an industry leading benefits 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
• Employee assistance program
• 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 has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachrys recruiting function to submit resumes 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 employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.

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