LINE COOK
About The Position
Tailwind Hospitality is hiring a Line Cook for its airport dining operation. The role involves preparing food in a diverse, high-volume environment and contributing to a kitchen team focused on consistency, quality, and hospitality for travelers. The Line Cook prepares and plates dishes to established standards, performs short-order cooking, operates kitchen equipment, and supports daily kitchen operations through food preparation, stocking, and workspace upkeep. The position requires following food-safety and health-and-safety procedures, working collaboratively, and interacting with guests professionally. Candidates must be able to pass a background check to receive an airport badge and have reliable transportation. Tailwind encourages Veterans and military family members to apply.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass a background check to receive an airport badge.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Strong accountability for the quality and presentation of every dish prepared.
- Ability to follow recipes, take direction, and execute consistently to restaurant standards.
- Proficient knife skills, including accurate and controlled chopping, slicing, dicing, and cutting.
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and work effectively in a high-heat, active kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute recipes and plating standards consistently.
- Maintain knowledge of food-safety procedures, including appropriate temperatures for ingredient storage and food preparation.
- Work collaboratively and dependably as a member of the kitchen team.
- Perform short-order cooking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Operate the fryer and flat-top grill skillfully and precisely.
- Help maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace throughout each shift.
- Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Prep and portion ingredients for daily kitchen operations.
- Restock and replenish products and inventory supplies as needed.
- Interact with guests in a positive and professional manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Employee discount
- Employee referral program
- 401k with company matching
- Health insurance offered to full-time employees
- Dental insurance offered to full-time employees
- Vision insurance offered to full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
