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
The Cook III is 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 You'll 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 (Cook 1, Cook 2, 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 You'll Bring
Required Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred Education & Experience
- Prior experience as a Cook II, 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 Zachry's 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 Zachry's 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 Zachry's 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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