Hotel Line Cook

Horseshoe Bay Resort•Bethesda, MD

11h•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Bethesdan Hotel, a contemporary boutique-style property in downtown Bethesda and part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is seeking an experienced, service-driven Part-time Line Cook. The role prepares food according to production requirements, recipes, portion standards, and quality expectations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. The hourly pay range is $20 to $22.00. The Line Cook prepares and sets up food items for service, monitors stock and preparation needs, maintains proper food storage and temperatures, and helps control food costs and waste. The position also requires maintaining and cleaning kitchen equipment, working cooperatively with colleagues, and providing courteous, professional service to guests and associates. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English.
Self-starting personality and even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner.
Ability to communicate well with guests.
Willingness to help coworkers with their duties and be a team player.
Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move goods weighing up to 100 pounds on a continuous schedule.
Experienced line cook; no specific duration of experience is stated.

Responsibilities

Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards, production requirements, portion standards, and server checks.
Begin preparing items in advance while avoiding over-preparation.
Date food containers, rotate food according to Crescent standards, and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check shift pars, determine preparation and freezer-pull needs, set up the line, identify out-of-stock items or shortages, and help keep the buffet stocked.
Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift, covering and dating perishables.
Assist with plans and actions to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage according to Crescent standards.
Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat-top grill.
Follow attendance rules and be available for work on a regular basis.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Treat guests and associates courteously and respectfully, maintain professional conduct, and support positive guest experiences.
Meet hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance; adapt to changes and learn or improve skills as needed.
Follow hotel safety and security procedures, including key controls, safe lifting, chemical use, and reporting hazards or safety concerns.