Cook - Departure Lounge

Retail and Dining Positions•Austin, TX

About The Position

At Paradies Lagardère, the Cook I prepares high-quality meals to provide guests with an exceptional dining experience. The role supports the company’s first-class service standards and family culture, demonstrating its TRIFIC values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, and Commitment. Cooks are expected to provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to guests and team members and help maintain a safe, respectful, harassment-free workplace. The Cook prepares food according to recipes and product directions, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, and keeps kitchen supplies, food, and work areas organized. The role requires working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, adapting to changing priorities, and being available for any eight-hour shift between 4:00 AM and 11:00 PM, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position description may change, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
ServeSafe Certification or an equivalent certification required by the state.
High school diploma or GED.
Able to work unsupervised for extended periods and demonstrate good judgment when dealing with guests.
Able to work various shifts in a team-oriented environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays; must have open availability for any 8 hours between 4:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
Excellent customer-service skills and effective communication in English.
Able to read, write, and perform mathematics in English.
Self-starter able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and respond to unexpected situations.
Able to lift at least 50 lbs. and perform essential duties involving standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances.
Able to stand for long periods and work in conditions involving high heat, steam, and varying odors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume or fast-casual dining restaurant environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members while meeting first-class service standards.
Prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, portion, and serve food according to recipes and product directions, with full recipe adherence.
Follow production prep lists; wash, slice, and peel food items; and keep accurate records.
Requisition supplies and equipment as needed, regularly restock kitchen supplies and food items, and assist with ordering and food-supply planning as directed by a supervisor.
Use knives, slicers, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Store prepared food safely, label it with dates, and monitor proper rotation and dating of prepared food and storage areas.
Follow brand standards and applicable local, state, and federal food-safety and sanitation requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized work area that is free of safety hazards.
Report equipment repair and maintenance needs to management.
Maintain professional grooming and uniform standards, including wearing slip-resistant shoes.
Perform other duties as assigned.