Lead Cook

Job overview

The Lead Cook role is onsite in Castroville, TX. Compensation is not specified. The cook works in the Food and Beverage Department at Hillside Boutique Hotel, preparing meals for hotel guests. The role prepares and presents food to established standards, maintains safe and sanitary kitchen stations, and supports inventory and kitchen operations. It contributes to consistent meal service by coordinating with kitchen staff and following recipes, food-handling practices, and opening and closing procedures.

What you'll do

• Prepare food using kitchen equipment
• maintain food quality and presentation
• follow cooking methods, kitchen rules, and procedures
• stock line stations
• portion ingredients according to standards and recipes
• maintain clean and sanitary work areas
• handle, store, label, and rotate products
• assist with food preparation during off-peak periods
• communicate inventory and supply needs
• open or close kitchen stations
• assist with food and beverage inventories.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead cook

cook

line cook

food preparation

food and beverage

hotel kitchen

castroville tx

hillside boutique hotel

food safety

inventory support

kitchen operations

full-time

tabc or rvsp

food handler or servsafe

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

At least six months of similar experience is required; current Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) or Louisiana Responsible Vendor Server Permit (RVSP) and a Food Handler’s certificate or ServSafe certification are required.

About the employer

Hillside Boutique Hotel is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.