Luxury Resort Line Cook
Lake Austin Spa Resort
line-cookAustin, TX
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- 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
- Lake Austin Spa Resort
This line-cook position is part of the culinary industry jobs industry in Austin, TX. Culinary Industry Jobs connects employers with qualified professionals across the country. Lake Austin Spa Resort is actively hiring for this role.
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