Line Cook PM

EOS•Storrs Mansfield, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Hotel by Hilton in Storrs, Connecticut, is hiring a line cook for afternoon and evening shifts. Candidates must be available for PM shifts; both part-time and full-time availability are welcome. Pay starts at $19.00 per hour and may be higher depending on skill set and experience. The line cook prepares food for service, maintains an organized and sanitary workstation, and supports kitchen operations through opening preparation, restocking, cleaning, inventory, and shift handoffs. The role requires knowledge of menu items and promotions, attention to food allergies and safety, and the ability to work flexibly in a busy, guest-focused hotel restaurant. 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. It is part of Hilton’s Graduate brand and EOS Hospitality.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional cooking experience.
Strong understanding of culinary preparations and advanced knife skills.
Successful completion of a satisfactory background check.
Availability and willingness to work flexible hours based on business needs, including weekdays and weekends.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality.
Ability to remain standing for up to 10 hours.
Ability to move up and down stairs occasionally and move quickly based on guest needs.
Ability to regularly move and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent repetitive manual tasks such as peeling, cutting, mixing, and dishwashing.
Ability to bend, stretch, and reach frequently, including overhead and repetitively during a shift.
Ability to bend at the waist regularly, including washing dishes over a sink for an extended period.
Ability to lift overhead, including to access storage or exchange glassware racks.
Ability to visually survey areas and inspect details such as finished dishes.
Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
Ability to perform assigned tasks and operate equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

Some classroom culinary training is a plus, but not required.
Sincere enthusiasm for the role and a passion for culinary work.

Responsibilities

Complete opening task lists and prepare for daily operations.
Unwrap and prepare prepped items; check dates and freshness.
Gather equipment and shift needs.
Write a prep list and review the prior night’s list to ensure items are in stock and par levels are met.
Prepare food items for the service period.
Handle assigned kitchen equipment properly and clean it as directed.
Clean the station regularly during preparation and service, maintaining an organized and sanitary workspace.
Restock the station with food-preparation needs throughout the shift and fully restock it before handoff.
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 and deep-clean when able and assigned.
Know all menu items and promotions.
Check all stations at the end of each shift for proper food storage and sanitation.
Follow food-allergy and food-safety practices during preparation.
Perform assigned tasks and operate equipment safely.
Work flexible hours based on business needs, including weekdays and weekends.