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Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol

posted March 4, 2026

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Opportunity: Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus
  • Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
  • Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
  • Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
  • Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
  • Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
  • Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
  • Secure and store food items properly.
  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
  • Follow safe food handling procedures.
  • Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
  • Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

  • High School diploma preferred.
  • Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
  • Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

NOTE: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website, hiring, salaries and benefits. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton.

How to Apply

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol

Hotel with 214 Rooms

Ideal location in Downtown Austin

In the heart of Downtown Austin, we are just a few blocks from the University of Texas, Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium, The Moody Center, Capitol of Texas and a short distance to the famous 6th Street in Downtown Austin. Enjoy a taste of Austin in our locally inspired restaurant Analog and take in one-of-a-kind views of the University, Capitol and Downtown on the 17th Floor at Apex Rooftop.

Dining and Drinks

A cooked-to-order breakfast is the perfect start to your day. For lunch and dinner, Analog serves locally sourced cuisine along with a selection of classic and modern cocktails.


Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol

301 W 17th S

Austin, TX 78701

Telephone (512) 319-3333