Restaurant Line Cook

Great Wolf Lodge • Kansas City, KS

6d

About The Position

The Restaurant Line Cook prepares food according to recipes established by the executive chef, maintaining meal quality and helping exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The role may involve working at stations such as pantry, fryer, broiler/grill, sauté, dessert, buffet, banquet, or buffet action stations. The position is available full-time, part-time, and with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of previous cook experience in a similar environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and ability to understand sanitation issues and precautions needed to maintain a clean food-preparation environment.
• Ability to work with a Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System.
• Flexible scheduling availability based on business demands, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to obtain required local or state food-handling permits and ServSafe food-handling certification.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, bend, stretch, and twist; stand for long periods; work in hot or cold environments; and work around continuous moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of or enrollment in a culinary certification program or degree.
• Experience as an à la carte or buffet line cook, or resort or hotel cook experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Demonstrated teamwork.
• Professional image that inspires trust and confidence.
• Enthusiastic, positive energy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department operating procedures and complete daily temperature logs, cleaning logs, line check sheets, and food waste sheets.
• Comply with food-handling and sanitation regulations and food safety program standards such as Ecosure.
• Prepare fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, and other ingredients for restaurant and banquet service.
• Prepare guest orders promptly, accommodate guest preferences, and manage multiple orders at once.
• Prepare food according to recipes, taste and adjust flavor with guidance from supervisors and chefs, and weigh or measure ingredients accurately.
• Coordinate with the Main Kitchen Cook on daily preparation, workstation restocking, meal breaks, and end-of-shift cleaning.
• Monitor, inventory, replenish, and help requisition food and supplies; verify deliveries, store items, and report shortages to the chef promptly.
• Maintain appropriate supplies of food, paper goods, small wares, dishes, and utensils; keep dishware clean, sanitary, and in good condition.
• Clean work areas, food storage areas, equipment, and utensils; remove garbage and follow sanitation procedures and legal requirements.
• Follow equipment cleaning schedules and operating instructions, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, maintain supplies, and request repairs as needed.
• Assist and support operations at the request of the Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or other property leadership.
• Check out at the end of the shift and communicate shift information to a culinary leader.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telehealth resources
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible scheduling
• Holistic wellness program and technology
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Discounted vacations for employees, family, and friends
• Employee referral incentives
• Scholarship fund
• Talent development programs
• Great Wolf University on-the-job, functional, and leadership training
• Annual bonuses may be available
• Other perks may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED