Line Cook PM

EOS Hospitality•Mansfield, CT

19d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Hotel by Hilton in Storrs, Connecticut, is seeking a line cook for afternoon and evening shifts. Candidates must be available to work PM shifts; both part-time and full-time availability are welcomed. Pay starts at $19.00 per hour and may be higher depending on skills and experience. The line cook prepares food and stations for service, maintains inventory and stocking levels, follows food-safety and sanitation practices, and cleans kitchen areas and equipment. The role requires knowledge of menu items and promotions, careful handling of food allergies, and the ability to perform kitchen duties safely while maintaining hospitality in a fast-paced environment. Graduate by Hilton Storrs is a 100-room collegiate-inspired hotel on the University of Connecticut campus. The property includes the Trophy Room restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and meeting and event spaces for gatherings of up to 200 guests.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional cooking experience.
Strong understanding of culinary preparations and advanced knife skills.
Available and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs, including weekdays and weekends; PM availability is required.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Enthusiasm for the role and a passion for culinary work.
Ability to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion; work under pressure, multitask, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality.
Ability to remain standing for up to 10 hours; occasionally move up and down stairs; move quickly to meet guest needs; and regularly move and lift up to 50 pounds.
Frequent repetitive manual dexterity, bending, stretching, and reaching, including overhead; regular bending at the waist; and ability to lift items overhead.
Ability to visibly survey work areas and inspect visual details such as finished dishes.
Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively; read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
Successful completion of a satisfactory background check.
Ability to perform assigned tasks, operate equipment, and complete duties safely.

Nice To Haves

Classroom culinary training.

Responsibilities

Complete opening task lists to prepare for daily operations.
Unwrap and prepare prepped items; check dates and freshness.
Gather equipment and shift needs.
Write prep lists and review the prior night's list to ensure stock and par levels are met.
Prepare food items for the service period.
Handle and clean kitchen equipment as assigned and directed.
Keep the station organized and sanitary throughout preparation and service.
Restock the station during the shift and fully restock it before turnover to the next shift.
Clean and break down the station at shift change.
Remove trash and cardboard from kitchen areas.
Clean and sweep the service line before, during, and after service.
Mop kitchen areas as required.
Complete nightly food and protein inventory counts.
Follow daily and weekly cleaning guidelines; deep clean when able and as assigned.
Maintain full knowledge of menu items and promotions.
Check all stations at the end of each shift for proper food storage and sanitation.
Follow food-allergy awareness and food-safety practices during preparation.