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The Renaissance Austin Hotel, located at 9721 Arboretum Blvd in Austin, Texas, is a distinguished establishment known for its exceptional hospitality and commitment to providing an extraordinary guest experience. Situated in the vibrant city of Austin, this hotel offers a dynamic work environment for professionals passionate about the food and beverage industry. As part of Marriott International's distinguished portfolio, the Renaissance Austin Hotel prides itself on high standards for service, culinary excellence, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for guests from around the world. The hotel operates with a dedicated team that values collaboration, skill development, and upholding the brand's reputation for quality and sophistication.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our Food and Beverage team. This is a full-time, non-management position at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, offering a competitive pay rate of $22.54 per hour. The role is pivotal in maintaining the consistency and quality of the culinary offerings by preparing special meals and ensuring all dishes meet or exceed our culinary standards. The successful candidate will have responsibility for regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters, ensuring that each food item is cooked to perfection. Additionally, this position requires pulling items from freezer storage and thawing them correctly, monitoring food quality and quantity, and ensuring proper portion sizes and arrangement with appropriate garnishing.

As a Cook at Renaissance Austin Hotel, you will be integral in communicating needs during busy periods and coordinating with the Chef regarding excess food items and daily specials. You will also play a role in informing the Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and items that may be out of stock. The ability to prepare cold foods and follow detailed recipes, food preparation checklists, and presentation standards is essential. This role extends beyond cooking, encompassing assisting management with employee-related functions such as hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, and motivation, thereby fostering a positive and efficient team environment.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining high safety and security standards within the kitchen. You will be expected to wear a professional uniform, maintain personal appearance, and protect company assets while ensuring all proprietary information remains confidential. Physical demands include the ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and moving objects up to 25 pounds without assistance.

By joining the Renaissance Austin Hotel Food and Beverage team, you become part of a prestigious hotel brand that focuses on culinary excellence, guest satisfaction, and teamwork. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop culinary skills and grow within a supportive and high-energy environment that values quality and innovation in food preparation.