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, fitness center, business amenities, airport-area demand and 4,698 square feet of flexible meeting/event space across three event rooms. Managed by DePalma Hotels & Resorts, this is a great opportunity to join a hotel team during an exciting property transition and help support evening restaurant, bar, meeting, event and guest food service operations.
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 - PM Shift to join our kitchen team. This position is responsible for preparing food items for evening restaurant/bar service, completing prep work, supporting food quality and presentation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and helping ensure guests receive a consistent and enjoyable dining experience.
The Hotel Line Cook - PM Shift plays an important role in supporting Verta Bar & Grill, hotel food and beverage operations, meeting/event needs and guest satisfaction. This position is ideal for someone with kitchen experience who can work efficiently, follow recipes and standards, communicate well with the team and maintain quality during evening service.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and plate food items according to hotel standards, recipes and guest expectations
- Support evening restaurant, bar, meeting, event and guest food service operations
- Complete assigned prep work, station setup, food production and closing duties
- Maintain proper food temperatures, portion control, quality and presentation
- Stock, organize and maintain assigned kitchen stations throughout the shift
- Follow proper food handling, sanitation, storage, labeling and rotation procedures
- Assist with banquet, group, meeting, event or special food service needs as assigned
- Monitor product levels and communicate food, supply or equipment needs to kitchen leadership
- Work with servers, bartenders, banquet team members and hotel leadership to support timely service
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils and kitchen surfaces throughout the shift
- Assist with dishwashing, trash removal, kitchen organization and closing duties as needed
- Report equipment issues, safety concerns or food quality concerns to leadership
- Follow all company, hotel, brand, health department and safety standards
Qualifications
Required
- Previous cooking, line cook, prep cook, restaurant, hotel kitchen or related food service experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food handling and kitchen cleanliness
- Ability to follow recipes, production instructions and hotel food service standards
- Ability to work efficiently during evening service and handle multiple food orders or tasks
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, carry and complete physical kitchen work throughout the shift
- Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work evening shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
Preferred
- Previous hotel line cook, restaurant line cook, banquet cook or full-service kitchen experience
- Experience working in a Marriott, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Wyndham, Hilton, IHG or other branded hotel environment
- Food handler certification or ability to obtain required certification
- Experience supporting restaurant/bar service, banquets, meetings, groups or event food production
- Knife skills, prep skills, plating experience and basic culinary knowledge
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus
Schedule
- PM shift
- Evening availability required
- Flexible schedule based on business needs
- Weekends and holidays as needed
Job Type
Pay
Starting at $12.00 per hour and up, based 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 someone who enjoys cooking, works well in a kitchen environment and takes pride in preparing quality food for guests. If you are dependable, skilled and ready to support evening food and beverage operations at Verta Hotel - McAllen Airport, future Delta Hotels by Marriott - McAllen Airport, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Hotel Line Cook: 1 year (Preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
- Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hotel: 1 year (Preferred)
- Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
