Line Cook

Crescent Careers • Virginia Beach, VA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook joins the Tides Coastal Kitchen Restaurant team at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront. The role prepares food to consistent quality standards, following recipe cards, production and portion standards, and server checks. The cook also prepares items in advance, manages ingredients and food storage, supports buffet service, and helps control food costs and waste. The position requires operating and cleaning kitchen equipment and being available to work regularly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to consistent quality by following recipe cards, production and portion standards, and server checks.
• Begin preparing food items ahead of time while avoiding over-preparation.
• Date food containers and rotate items according to Crescent standards; keep perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and determine preparation needs, freezer pulls, and line setup.
• Note out-of-stock items and possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift, covering and dating perishables.
• Help develop and implement plans to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage according to Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat-top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and their family members
• 401(k) matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling
• Discounts with Crescent-managed properties in North America for associates and family members
• Marriott Employee Room Rate Discount Program

What This Job Offers

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