Luxury Resort AM Line Cook

• Prepare and execute all menu items in accordance with established recipes, while maintaining flexibility to meet guest expectations


• Maintain a high sense of urgency during all service periods without compromising quality or consistency


• Demonstrate a refined eye for detail, ensuring every plate meets presentation and execution standards


• Constantly evaluate processes, products, and execution with a mindset of continuous improvement


• Maintain continuous productivity by actively prepping, executing, and refining throughout service—never standing idle


• Work with urgency while holding both yourself and those around you accountable to the same high standard


• Foster a culture where cooks actively support, challenge, and elevate one another


• Communicate openly and constructively—if there is a better way to execute or improve a process, it should be said and acted on


• We are not hiring robots—we are building a team of chefs who think, adapt, and contribute


• Adapt to seasonal menu changes, maintaining consistency and quality across an evolving menu


• Monitor portion control, especially with high-cost proteins, to maintain strong cost discipline


• Inspect all ingredients for freshness and quality—never settling for anything below standard


• Maintain full compliance with sanitation, safety, and food handling regulations


• Keep all kitchen, storage, and refrigeration areas clean, organized, and operating at peak efficiency


• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and functioning


• Complete requisitions, prep lists, and production documentation accurately and on time

Chef-Driven Expectations

• Operates with a relentless work ethic—always moving, always contributing


• Brings a proactive, problem-solving mindset—identifying opportunities before they become issues


• Believes that even when something works well, it can always be better


• Maintains composure, intensity, and focus under pressure


• Takes ownership of station performance and overall kitchen standards


• Leads through consistency, discipline, and example

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of professional kitchen experience required


• Strong knife skills are essential


• Experience with fish and protein butchery is highly preferred


• Commissary and production kitchen experience is a plus


• Ability to execute consistently in both structured and evolving menu environments

Supportive Functions

• Perform general cleaning duties to maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen environment


• Maintain dry, hazard-free floors and work spaces


• Assist with cross-training, inventory movement, and operational support


• Respond quickly to spills, safety concerns, or operational needs


• Report unsafe conditions or suspicious activity immediately


• Support overall kitchen operations as directed by leadership

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of kitchen operations, sanitation, and safety standards


• Proficiency with kitchen equipment including ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.


• Basic math skills for recipes, portioning, and requisitions


• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English


• Skilled knife handling and manual dexterity


• Ability to lift, carry, or move items up to 50 lbs


• Ability to stand for extended periods in high-temperature environments


• Capability to perform consistently in fast-paced, confined kitchen spaces

What We Believe

• Shared accountability– we succeed and improve together


• Humility & kindness– respect for the craft and each other


• Creative problem solving– every challenge is an opportunity


• Collaboration & community– strong kitchens are built on strong teams


• Relentless improvement– good is never good enough

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

• Employee discounts and recognition programs


• Scenic, high-end work environment


• Wellness programs and complimentary classes


• Growth and advancement opportunities


• Strong, team-driven culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lake Austin Spa Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V) and eVerify employer