Hotel Line Cook Verta Hotel

• Future Delta Hotels by Marriott
• McAllen Airport
• 5.

0 McAllen, TX Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $13 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Recipe adherence Food service customer order management Equipment safety procedures Food service health code compliance Food portioning Cooking Food safety sanitizing procedures Banquet experience Hotel restaurant experience Kitchen experience Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description About Us Verta Hotel

• McAllen Airport, future Delta Hotels by Marriott
• McAllen Airport, is a 149-room hotel located near McAllen International Airport, La Plaza Mall and Quinta Mazatlán.

The hotel features modern guest rooms, Verta Bar & Grill, complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, business amenities and approximately 4,698 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across three event rooms. Managed by DePalma Hotels & Resorts, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing hotel food and beverage team during an important property transition. Our kitchen supports morning breakfast, food preparation, restaurant and bar service, meetings, groups and special events.

Hotel website:

www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mfeds-verta-hotel-mcallen/overview/ DePalma Hotels & Resorts brings more than 40 years of hotel industry experience and a true passion for hospitality. Founded in 1983, DePalma is a long-established hotel management company known for hands-on leadership, deep operational expertise, and a people-first approach that focuses on taking care of associates, guests, and the communities we serve. We believe great hospitality starts with great people, and we are committed to creating opportunities for growth, development, and long-term success for our teams. If you are looking to build your career with a company that values service, knowledge, professionalism, and doing things the right way, DePalma offers a place where your work matters. Visit us at www.depalmahotels.com Position Summary We are seeking a dependable, skilled and service-focused Hotel Line Cook to join our culinary team. This flexible position may be scheduled for morning, afternoon or evening shifts based on hotel business needs. The Hotel Line Cook prepares food for complimentary breakfast, restaurant and bar service, meetings, groups, events and other hotel food and beverage operations. The successful candidate will follow recipes and production standards, maintain a clean and organized workstation, support timely service and consistently prepare attractive, high-quality food. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, works well as part of a team and is comfortable supporting different meal periods and kitchen assignments. Responsibilities Prepare and cook menu items according to approved recipes, portions, presentation standards and production instructions. Work assigned stations during morning, afternoon or evening service. Support complimentary breakfast production and service when assigned. Prepare food for Verta Bar & Grill and other hotel restaurant or bar operations. Assist with food production for meetings, groups, banquets, events and special functions. Complete daily preparation, including washing, cutting, portioning, seasoning and organizing ingredients. Set up assigned workstations with the ingredients, utensils, equipment and supplies needed for service. Cook food accurately and efficiently using grills, ovens, stovetops, fryers and other commercial kitchen equipment. Monitor food quality, taste, temperature, freshness and presentation before items are served. Follow food-handler requirements and proper food-safety, sanitation, storage, labeling and rotation procedures. Maintain required hot

• and cold-holding temperatures.

Follow first-in, first-out inventory practices and help minimize unnecessary food waste. Keep cooking stations, preparation areas, equipment and utensils clean and organized throughout the shift. Complete opening, shift-change and closing duties as assigned. Restock ingredients and supplies before and during service. Monitor food and supply levels and communicate shortages or equipment concerns to kitchen leadership. Work cooperatively with servers, bartenders, banquet associates, breakfast attendants and hotel leadership. Respond promptly to food orders while maintaining quality and presentation standards. Accommodate approved guest dietary requests and allergy-related procedures as directed. Report equipment problems, safety hazards and sanitation concerns promptly. Follow hotel safety procedures when handling knives, hot surfaces, chemicals and kitchen equipment. Assist with receiving, storing and organizing food and kitchen supplies when assigned. Assist with dishwashing, general kitchen cleaning or other food and beverage duties when operationally necessary. Perform other reasonably related duties needed to support hotel food and beverage operations. Qualifications The ideal candidate takes pride in food quality, works efficiently and can adapt to different stations, meal periods and business levels. Dependability, cleanliness, teamwork and schedule flexibility are essential. Required Must be at least 18 years of age. Basic knowledge of cooking methods, food preparation and commercial kitchen practices. Ability to follow recipes, portion standards and production instructions. Knowledge of basic food-safety, sanitation and safe food-handling practices. Ability to work efficiently while managing multiple orders or preparation tasks. Strong attention to food quality, freshness and presentation. Ability to communicate and work effectively with kitchen and service-team members. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. Ability to bend, reach, lift, carry, push and pull supplies and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to work around heat, steam, commercial cooking equipment and changing kitchen temperatures. Reliable attendance and punctuality. Availability to work morning, afternoon or evening shifts based on business needs. Availability to work weekends and holidays. Preferred Previous hotel line-cook, restaurant line-cook, banquet-cook, breakfast-cook or prep-cook experience. At least one year of professional cooking or commercial kitchen experience. Experience supporting multiple meal periods or kitchen stations. Experience preparing food for restaurant, bar, banquet, meeting or event service. Previous Marriott, Delta Hotels by Marriott or other branded-hotel experience. Current food-handler certification or ability to obtain required certification promptly after hire. Strong knife, preparation, grilling, sautéing and plating skills. Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills. Schedule Morning shifts Afternoon shifts Evening shifts Flexible scheduling based on hotel and food and beverage business levels Weekday and weekend availability Holiday availability Shift assignments may vary depending on breakfast service, restaurant activity, meetings, groups, events and associate coverage Job Type Full-time Part-time Pay Starting at $13.00 per hour and up, depends on experience Benefits Eligible associates may be offered: Health, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company contribution Paid time off Holiday pay Marriott hotel travel discounts and perks Growth and advancement opportunities with an established hotel management company Join Our Team This is a great opportunity for a dependable cook who enjoys variety and wants to grow within a hotel food and beverage operation. Whether supporting breakfast, preparation, restaurant service or special events, your work will directly contribute to the guest experience at Verta Hotel

• McAllen Airport.

If you take pride in preparing quality food, maintaining a clean kitchen and supporting your team wherever needed, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Cooking:

1 year (Preferred)

Hotel:

1 year (Preferred)

Banquet:

1 year (Preferred)

Restaurant:

1 year (Preferred)

Kitchen:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person