FT Line Cook 2

New Castle Hotel • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook is the culinary artist who transforms the Executive Chef's vision into a flavorful reality. Whether preparing a delicious breakfast, an exquisite lunch, a mouthwatering dinner, or a grand banquet, you take pride in your craft and are dedicated to perfecting every dish. With your attention to detail and passion for cooking, you play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. The kitchen can be full of action and activity but you thrive in such an environment, while working safely and following the established protocols. You are a professional – knowing how much to order to stay in budget, how much to prepare based on the house count, how to keep a clean kitchen, and how to handle food safely. The Chef has a great kitchen team and you are someone who contributes to that greatness while learning new skills and developing your expertise.

Requirements

• Prior cooking experience in a hotel kitchen or related field preferred (1 year for Pantry/Prep, up to 5 years for Lead).
• Banquet, fine dining, and line experience required for certain roles.
• Ability to use various pieces of kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
• Ability to perform medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms.
• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.
• Near Vision - the ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises.
• Ability to work long hours as is often required.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to convey and understand information and ideas in English.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary training in a college setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious high quality food for restaurant and/or banquet guests based on established guidelines.
• Contribute to the greatness of the kitchen team while learning new skills and developing expertise.
• Be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of food items for all outlets.
• Maintain a level of professionalism in the kitchen, working in harmony as a team so that the guest gets the food they ordered in a timely manner and leave happy.
• Keep a work area clean and organized, following all sanitation and safe food handling procedures at every step.
• Follow hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures.
• Anticipate problems and ask for management assistance as needed.

What This Job Offers

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