Line Cook

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants • Nashville, TN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better, especially for those who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton, rebelled against impersonal hospitality, establishing a new boutique hotel standard focused on genuine connection. This purpose continues to drive us to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, and communities, allowing each employee to make a unique impact and receive the same in return. Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit from 1981 fosters a culture that celebrates diversity, talents, experiences, and unique personalities. We believe people shine when they can be themselves at work, and we seek individuals with creativity, self-leadership, and a passion for enhancing others' lives. This creates a work environment that is quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and exceptional, felt by both guests and employees. As a Line Cook, you are hardworking and passionate about crafting quality dishes according to restaurant specifications. You value maintaining and building strong working relationships with your teammates. You will serve as an ambassador for the restaurant, create uniquely personal experiences, and foster guest relationships that encourage their return.

Requirements

• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic, and fast paced environment.
• You're able to establish a positive rapport with many types of personalities.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of previous experience in restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests in a timely manner.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Item specifications, including preparation, execution, and presentation will be provided to you.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and prep area.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees