Intermediate Cook - La Piscina

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.

Located on the 5th-floor pool deck of Austin Proper Hotel, La Piscina is a lively indoor–outdoor restaurant and bar offering Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine with a fresh, healthful approach. The menu centers on family-style platters, bright ceviches, and sizzling fajitas, all prepared without seed oils and featuring fresh seafood grilled over a wood fire and house-made tortillas from an open comal. Overlooking downtown Austin, the space invites you to enjoy frozen margaritas, small-batch tequilas and mezcals, and a curated selection of pool-friendly bites.

The Cook 2is a mid-level culinary position responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations through consistent food preparation, station setup, and cooking tasks. This role requires foundational cooking skills, the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately, and strong attention to cleanliness and organization. Cook 2 works under the direction of the Sous Chef and kitchen leadership to ensure high-quality food production and efficient service.

• Food Preparation & Production:
  • Prepare all menu items according to approved recipes, yield guides, and production schedules.
  • Cut, fabricate, dice, mince, chop, and portion meats, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruits, and other food items according to specifications.
  • Expand and condense recipes as required to meet business needs
  • Ensure all kitchen work areas are stocked with required tools, equipment, and supplies to meet operational demand
  • Maintain and update recipe cards, plating guides, production schedules, and reference photos
  • Assist Cook 1 and senior team members with prep for high-volume or complex dishes.
  • Participate in training sessions, improving knowledge of kitchen techniques and equipment use.
• Opening & Closing Duties
  • Perform opening duties including turning on specified equipment (ovens, fryers, steam tables), filling steam tables, unlocking secured areas, and securing keys.
  • Set up workstation with proper mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies.
  • Inspect cleanliness and functionality of tools, equipment, and workstations.
  • Break down workstation at the end of shift, ensuring all food items are properly stored, labeled, dated, rotated, and secured.
  • Turn off equipment not required for the next shift and restock depleted items.
• Sanitation, Safety & Compliance
  • Maintain strict compliance with State health regulations, food safety standards, and Hotel sanitation requirements.
  • Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards, worktables, and prep surfaces regularly.
  • Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, and rotation procedures (FIFO).
  • Maintain complete knowledge of proper equipment usage and ensure equipment is used only as intended.
  • Transport dirty pots, pans, and utensils to designated wash stations.
• Guest Experience & Service Standards
  • Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly, courteously, and professionally at all times.
  • Maintain positive and personalized guest relations, tailoring interactions based on guest preferences when applicable.
  • Proactively resolve guest concerns in collaboration with leadership to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Maintain familiarity with all Hotel services, features, and local…