Portico Restaurant Line Cook | Atlanta Le Meridien

SHANER•Atlanta, GA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook at Portico Restaurant within Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter is responsible for preparing and executing high-quality menu items and daily specials, ensuring exceptional taste, presentation, and consistency. This role involves contributing creativity to menu development, collaborating with the Executive Chef and culinary team to maintain food quality and kitchen efficiency, and supporting the management of food costs and waste. The Line Cook must ensure all food items are prepared and served according to hotel standards, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Availability for a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Line Cook or in a similar culinary role.
Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for food preparation and presentation.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of food preparation, cooking and baking techniques, nutrition, and sanitation standards.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact effectively with guests, management, and fellow associates.
Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive kitchen tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training or certification.
Food safety or safe food handling certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute high-quality menu items and daily specials, ensuring exceptional taste, presentation, and consistency.
Contribute creativity and fresh ideas to the development of new menu items and specials.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to maintain food quality, service standards, and kitchen efficiency.
Support the Executive Chef in managing food costs, minimizing waste, and maintaining established budget guidelines.
Ensure all food items are consistently prepared and served according to hotel standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, ensuring equipment is properly used, inspected, and maintained.
Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, sanitation, and labor regulations.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
Prepare, cook, and present high-quality menu items and daily specials for Portico Restaurant in accordance with established recipes, presentation standards, and food safety guidelines.
Work collaboratively with the culinary team to maintain an organized, efficient kitchen while consistently delivering quality food and exceptional guest dining experiences.