Line Cook

Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins•McArthur, OH

1d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins is seeking a dedicated and skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team in McArthur, OH. The successful candidate will be passionate about food preparation, work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, and contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests. Starting at $12.00/hour. Weekends & holidays are required. Benefits Opportunity to work in a beautiful setting at Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins Collaborative and supportive work environment Room for growth and professional development Employee discounts on dining and lodging About the Company Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins is a premier dining destination located in McArthur, OH, known for its scenic views and warm hospitality. We pride ourselves on providing guests with delicious food made from fresh ingredients in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Join our team and be part of a community that values quality, service, and the natural beauty of Lake Hope.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old
Basic reading & writing skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to make simple mathematical calculations as they apply to the recipes
Ability to work any shift, weekends and holidays
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push, and pull
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and balance, occasionally crouch, push/pull and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Intermediate level knowledge of the production areas of the kitchen and equipment such as slicers, steamers, mixers and kettles.
Possess 1-2 years food preparation experience including egg cookery, moist heat, dry heat, grill, sauté and broil.
ServSafe certification preferred, if not, must attend next scheduled Company provided class.
Possess sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks within production and service time frames established by the company.
Must be able to perform tasks in a safe manner and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare food of consistent quality with a pleasing appearance following Company established recipe/specifications.
Date all food containers and rotate as per standard ServSafe requirements.
Accurately cook orders as per ticket submitted through POS system.
Handle any special request of guests in a positive manner.
Prepare food items and presentations for banquet functions as required by the Banquet Event Order (BEO) or Company established recipes/specifications.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare and eliminate food waste.
Perform regularly scheduled temperature checks of food items particularly those prone to rapid spoilage due to temperature changes.
Properly portion all items on your assigned station following recipe/portion specifications.
Control food waste, loss and usage per standard operating procedures.
Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
Note out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
Preps starches, sides and other items required for shift.
Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables according to ServSafe standards.
Prepares stocks, soups and foundation sauces according to classical procedures.
Cuts meat and fish according to standard meat buyers guide.
Represents Company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer and employee interactions.
Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
Understand and follow proper Safety Policies, Procedures and Practices