Cafe Marquesa Line Cook
About The Position
The Marquesa Hotel’s Café Marquesa is seeking a Line Cook to help deliver a fine-dining experience at its award-winning restaurant in Old Town Key West. The restaurant serves Contemporary American cuisine with Southern influences, using seafood, meats, and produce selected by the chef. Its offerings include innovative interpretations of classic dishes and a six-course tasting menu. The Line Cook prepares and cooks menu items according to recipes and plating guidelines, sets up and stocks a workstation, performs daily prep, and maintains a clean and sanitized station. The role works under the direction of the executive chef or sous chef and supports kitchen production, food handling, storage, and closing procedures. The hotel describes its culture as a group of individuals who share a passion for hospitality, bring their personalities to work, and have fun. It encourages an inclusive workplace where employees can be their authentic selves.
Requirements
- Previous cooking experience in a restaurant.
- Provide quality food preparation and production services in accordance with standards and plating guidelines.
- Follow recipes and yield guidelines when preparing dishes.
- Adhere to sanitation, health, food-handling, and food-storage requirements.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull more than 50 pounds.
- Endure various physical movements throughout work areas.
- Remain mobile and standing for up to 8 hours during a work shift.
- Communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and coworkers.
- Have a positive attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Fine-dining experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to specific recipes, yield guidelines, standards, and plating guidelines.
- Set up and stock the workstation with necessary ingredients, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Start and complete preparation work for items needed that day.
- Maintain and adhere to sanitation and health regulations.
- Notify the sous chef of shortages.
- Report to the executive chef or sous chef and follow their instructions.
- Wash dirty pots and pans at the pot wash station.
- Complete closing procedures, including breaking down the workstation.
- Wrap, cover, vent, and label/date food items.
- Handle and store food in compliance with food sanitation requirements.
- Learn menu items and specials to help provide guests with the best possible product.
- Organize, clean, and sanitize work areas and kitchen equipment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and coworkers.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus an Employee Assistance Program.
- Optional supplemental short-term disability, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance.
- 401(k) plan with matching.
- On-demand pay access before payday.
- Paid holidays, personal time, vacation time, and sick time.
- Hotel and restaurant discounts for team members, family, and friends at Noble House Hotels & Resorts properties nationwide.
- Career growth opportunities and recognition programs.
- Discounts on theme parks, sports events, concerts, and other offerings through a nationwide team member discount program. Some benefits depend on full-time status and an introductory eligibility period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
