Cook - Departure Lounge

Paradies Lagardère•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Cook I prepares high-quality meals and helps provide guests with an exceptional dining experience. The role may be based in a national brand or a local community concept and supports the company’s focus on delivering first-class experiences for travelers. The Cook is expected to demonstrate the company’s service standards, contribute to a safe and respectful workplace, and uphold its TRIFIC values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, and Commitment. The position involves food preparation and cooking according to recipes and product directions, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, keeping supplies and storage areas organized, and providing courteous, efficient service to guests and team members. The role requires working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with open availability for any eight-hour shift between 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. in a 7/365 operation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
ServeSafe certification or a state-required equivalent.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work unsupervised for extended periods and exercise good judgment when dealing with guests.
Excellent customer service skills and effective communication in English.
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematics in English.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and respond to unexpected situations.
Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
Open availability for any 8 hours between 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform essential duties involving standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances.
Ability to stand for long periods and work in conditions involving high heat, steam, and varying odors.
Ability to maintain grooming and uniform standards, including wearing slip-resistant shoes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, friendly, efficient, first-class service to customers, business partners, and team members.
Prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, portion, and serve food according to recipes and product directions, maintaining 100% recipe adherence.
Follow production preparation lists and maintain accurate records; requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
Use knives, slicers, and kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
Wash, slice, and peel items on the preparation list.
Store prepared food safely and ensure items are properly date-labeled; monitor rotation and dating of food and storage areas.
Follow brand standards for food safety, sanitation, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction, and comply with applicable food safety laws and regulations.
Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
Assist with ordering and planning food supplies as directed by the supervisor.
Report equipment repair and maintenance needs to management.
Maintain a clean, organized work environment free of safety hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.