Line Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks • Kitty Hawk, NC

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares, cooks, and executes restaurant food orders while helping achieve guest satisfaction and team goals. The role includes preparing for dinner service, following food-safety and sanitation procedures, maintaining kitchen equipment and storage areas, and completing opening and closing checklists. The position is currently scheduled for the PM shift, 2pm–10pm, though schedules may vary to accommodate business demands. The cook may also assist with dishwashing, employee meals, banquet preparation, and creative restaurant specials. The employee is expected to maintain a professional appearance and attitude, work effectively with front-of-house staff and other departments, and provide approachable, courteous service to guests.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds using appropriate bending procedures; must seek assistance with items weighing more than 45 pounds.
• Must comply with department uniform and appearance standards.
• Must be able to work a schedule that accommodates fluctuating business demands; may be asked to work shifts other than preferred or normally scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the scheduled time, ready to work in a clean, approved uniform.
• During Surf Shack operating periods, take over cooking for the AM shift and prepare for dinner at 4pm when the Courtyard Bar is closed or business is slow.
• When Surf Shack is closed, ensure dinner-service equipment is turned on and ready, then follow prep lists to prepare the evening’s products.
• Prepare, cook, and execute restaurant food orders.
• Handle food properly, including labeling, dating, rotation, temperature control, and storage of raw and prepared foods.
• Follow ServSafe food-handling, food-preparation, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Clean and sanitize equipment used during service and complete closing checklists.
• Assist the dishwasher when necessary; perform dishwashing duties when there is no dishwasher during slower seasons.
• Maintain good working relationships with front-of-house staff and other departments.
• Check the pantry by the Front Desk and prepare food items to meet par levels each day.
• Follow the weekly cleaning schedule and keep walk-ins and storage rooms organized and clean.
• Keep breaks to a minimum and take them only when business levels allow.
• Cook employee dinners.
• Review banquet sheets and prepare for upcoming banquets when business is slow or there is more than one cook; stay aware of the week’s posted banquets.
• Develop creative restaurant specials.
• Complete all tasks on the opening and closing checklists during each shift.
• Follow the menu, Executive Chef direction, and Hilton standards.
• Remain available and approachable to guests, proactively address guest concerns, and extend professionalism and courtesy at all times.
• Carry out reasonable requests from the leadership team and comply with department uniform and appearance standards.
• Lift items weighing up to 45 pounds using appropriate bending procedures; seek assistance with heavier items.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid birthday
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 3%
• Team Member Travel Program with discounted rates at Hilton Brand hotels
• YMCA corporate discount
• Monthly incentives
• Seasonal bonuses
• Continued education sponsorship for Hospitality & Tourism certificates at a local community college
• Employee recognition and appreciation program
• Free employee meal while on the clock
• Restaurant discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed