Line Cook-Full-Time - First Shift
About The Position
The Line Cook prepares, seasons, and cooks a variety of food items for hotel restaurant outlets, the pastry kitchen, or the banquet kitchen. The role follows recipes and instructions from culinary supervisors and chefs to prepare and plate dishes accurately and consistently, meeting guest expectations and hotel quality standards. The position maintains a clean, organized, and efficiently prepared workstation; properly handles and stores food and equipment; monitors food temperatures and sanitation; and helps control waste and food costs. The Line Cook also supports smooth meal service, evaluates food quality before service, keeps production records, and works cooperatively with the kitchen and hotel team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, season, cook, and plate food items according to recipe cards, production lists, and directions from chefs and culinary supervisors.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and daily taste panels to verify the quality, seasoning, and suitability of dishes before service.
- Report substandard or low-quality products promptly to a Supervisor or Chef.
- Maintain accurate timing and pace during service so food is served promptly.
- Handle and store food and equipment properly, minimizing waste and misuse while being mindful of food costs.
- Set up the workstation efficiently before meal functions.
- Keep the service line and related areas clean, following the “clean as you go” policy and sanitizing food-contact surfaces.
- Maintain food sanitation and quality standards, including cleaning equipment, mopping floors, emptying trash, and removing dirty dishes and equipment and cleaning spills during meal periods.
- Monitor and maintain safe hot- and cold-holding temperatures in accordance with state laws and food safety regulations.
- Maintain production usage and leftovers records and use recipes and use records to support consistency.
- Perform reasonable tasks assigned by Lead Cooks, culinary supervisors, or hotel managers to support kitchen operations.
- Build positive working relationships and promote teamwork and cooperation across the department and hotel.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid holidays
- Vacations
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Sick leave
- 401(k) with matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hotel discounts
- Food and beverage discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
