Cook I - SweetFire Kitchen - La Cantera Resort & Spa

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One of the premier luxury resorts in San Antonio, La Cantera reimagines its ranch roots through 496 rooms, 34 boutique-style Villas, and an exclusive adults-only floor. Overlooking 550 acres of The Texas Hill Country, La Cantera has become one of the most sought after San Antonio resorts. At La Cantera, sophistication meets relaxation. Every experience provides the opportunity to discover something new. From our 25,000 sq. ft destination spa, Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness, a championship golf course, guests can immerse themselves in the San Antonio scenery. Unlike other Hill Country resorts, La Cantera invites the peaceful Hill Country ambiance into every space.

The Cook I assists the Sous Chef in heavy production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook I should maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level form the Kitchen staff.

The Cook I shall strive to provide exceptional service to both internal and external guests at all times. They will be responsible for exemplifying the La Cantera Resort and Spa Culture as well as promoting La Cantera Resort and Spa as both the Destination and Employer of Choice!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assuming the duties of the appropriate Kitchen Department heads in their absence.
• Communicating daily with the Chef on Duty for job assignments.
• Producing and fabricating food products daily for the Dining Room, Fine Dining Room, cafeteria and banquets.
• Maintaining a high level of sanitation and safety in the Kitchen area.
• Possessing knowledge of all Kitchen hardware and their particular functions for use in breakdown and cleaning.
• Dating all fabricated food items before storage.
• Utilizing all trimmings, excess and unused portions of fabricated food items.
• Assisting the Chef on Duty with banquets and/or conference dining dish out for food service.
• Adhere to the policies of the Resort as set forth in the Employee Handbook and report any observed violations to Human Resources.
• Maintain the highest level of employee/guest relations.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all Departments.

• Three years experience in heavy volume food production.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience/training.
• Meet governmental health requirements.
• Ability to operate kitchen power equipment.
• Ability to utilize cutting instruments.
• Ability to transport, handle and/or lift 40 lbs. (NOTE: kitchen equipment and food and non-food items).
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language.