Line Cook

Courtyard by Marriott (Kinseth Hospitality)•Council Bluffs, IA

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food for restaurant and banquet service. The role follows recipes and works efficiently to minimize waste while maintaining food quality and guest satisfaction. It also includes preparing ingredients, portioning and presenting orders, maintaining food-safety and sanitation standards, handling and rotating supplies, and keeping kitchen and dish areas clean. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Franchise-specific and federal, state, or local food-handling certifications may be required.

Requirements

Follow proper food-handling procedures and health and sanitation guidelines.
Use tools and equipment safely and properly.
Follow KHC policies and property-specific guidelines and standards.
Maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, using hands, reaching, tasting or smelling, and lifting or moving items as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Adjust thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
Add seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
Cook and test food by tasting, smelling, and piercing it with a fork to determine whether it is cooked.
Prepare items according to recipes in a timely, efficient manner that minimizes waste while ensuring quality and guest satisfaction.
Carve meats, portion food onto serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings to fill orders.
Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits for use.
Cut, trim, and bone meat before cooking.
Bake bread, rolls, cakes, and pastry.
Follow proper food-handling procedures to meet health and sanitation guidelines.
Use tools and equipment properly to ensure safety and avoid injury or equipment damage.
Assist with unloading supply trucks, storing inventory, and rotating stock.
Clean the work area, freezers, kitchen area, and dish area.
Follow KHC policies and procedures, including dress code, safety, and performance standards; maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.