Line Cook

HEI Hotels and Resorts•San Antonio, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions at Hotel Contessa, an all-suite hotel on San Antonio’s Riverwalk. The role follows recipe cards and production and portion standards, prepares items ahead of time according to estimated needs, and helps maintain safe food storage and kitchen readiness. It also supports buffet service and food-cost controls, operates and cleans kitchen equipment, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move goods weighing up to 100 pounds on a continuous schedule, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to recipe cards and production and portion standards, based on server orders.
Prepare food items ahead of time without over-preparing estimated needs.
Date food containers, rotate items according to HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use; determine preparation needs, freezer pulls, and line setup.
Note out-of-stock items and possible shortages.
Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift and cover and date perishables.
Assist with plans and actions to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage.
Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.