Staff Dining Cook - Austin Proper Hotel

Situated in Downtown’s Second Street District, Austin Proper Hotel and Residences is an iconic luxury destination just steps from Lady Bird Lake, ACL Live, and the city’s best shopping. With expressive interiors by Kelly Wearstler and culinary concepts by McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality, the hotel offers 238 design\-forward rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, immersive wellness experiences, and menus built around local farms, vibrant produce, and nutrient\-rich ingredients. Wellness, design, and culture, seamlessly woven into every stay. **Staff Dining Cook** Austin Proper Hotel \| Culinary Job Summary The Staff Dining Cook is an entry\-level culinary position responsible for preparing daily staff meals in a cafeteria/buffet\-style environment. This role requires basic cooking skills, the ability to follow recipes and production schedules, and a commitment to cleanliness and food safety. The Staff Dining Cook works under the direction of the 2nd Floor Chef de Partie to ensure consistent, quality meal service for hotel colleagues across all meal periods. Hours of operation are 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Food Preparation \& Production * Prepare staff meal menu items according to approved recipes, production schedules, and portion guidelines. * Cut, portion, and prep meats, vegetables, starches, and other food items as required for buffet service. * Expand and condense recipes as needed to meet daily headcount and business levels. * Ensure buffet stations and kitchen work areas are stocked with required tools, equipment, and supplies prior to each meal period. * Maintain and reference recipe cards, production schedules, and portion guides. * Assist senior culinary team members with additional prep tasks as directed. * Participate in training sessions to develop culinary techniques and equipment knowledge. Buffet Setup \& Service * Set up and maintain cafeteria/buffet stations for all meal periods, ensuring pro