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Line Cook | Horseshoe Bay Resort
Location: Lake LBJ – Horseshoe Bay, TX (Near Austin)
Work Where the World Vacations!
Are you ready to elevate your culinary career at one of the premier destinations in the Texas Hill Country? With 7 unique dining outlets and an ever-expanding property, the sky is the limit for culinarians at Horseshoe Bay Resort.
Nestled on the shores of Lake LBJ, our 17,000-acre paradise offers "The Lake Life" just a short drive from Austin. If you are a passionate cook who thrives in a high-energy, luxury environment, we want you in our kitchen!
Why Join the Horseshoe Bay Family?
- The Perks: Employee housing & shuttle service, weekly meal subsidies, and retail/dining discounts.
- Play Where You Work: Limited access to world-class golf and resort amenities.
- Travel Benefits: Deep discounts at over 100 Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties nationwide.
- Growth: Our Manager in Training (MIT) Program and regular performance reviews ensure your career moves forward.
- Comprehensive Benefits (Full-Time): Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with employer match, and Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays).
Job Summary
As a Line Cook, you are the engine of our kitchen. You will execute a wide variety of cooking methods, manage portion control, and master artistic garnishing under the mentorship of our Executive Chef, Managing Chef, and Sous Chefs. Your mission: maintain the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation for our guests.
Essential Responsibilities
- Culinary Excellence: Prepare and produce menu items in a timely manner, ensuring quality, taste, and appearance meet HSB Resort luxury standards.
- Kitchen Operations: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation. Manage the daily upkeep of walk-in coolers and storage areas.
- Inventory & Rotation: Control food usage and execute proper rotation (FIFO) to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Team Collaboration: Complete all shift prep to set the next team up for success. Support other departments as needed to ensure seamless resort operations.
- Quality Control: Proactively alert leadership to any food quality issues and ensure buffet/plated presentations are flawless.
Qualifications
- Experience: 1–3 years of professional culinary experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred; Technical/Culinary training is a major plus.
- Certifications: Valid Food Handler Certification required (TABC certification where applicable).
- Compliance: Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Skills: Basic oral/written communication skills and the ability to follow complex recipes and instructions.
- Physical: Must be able to wear slip-resistant, oil-resistant, closed-toe footwear and maintain professional uniform standards.
The Ideal Candidate
- Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative group environment.
- Detail-Oriented: You notice the little things that make a dish go from "good" to "extraordinary."
- Growth-Minded: You are inspired by the chance to take on more responsibility and advance your career.
Horseshoe Bay Resort is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Everyone has a story here—come write your next chapter with us!