Line Cook

The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center (formally known as Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center) located in Lewis Center, Ohio is searching for a line cook to join our team!

Our attractive compensation package includes a competitive wage, access to health benefits, PTO and 6 paid Holiday's (full-time only), 401K with up to 4% company match, dining and travel discounts AND free meals and free parking!

Job Summary:

Execute F&B prep plan/food for the day according to par sheets or instructions. Preps products assigned to his/her station.


Essential Functions:

1. Follows culinary plan for the day and preps food per direction of kitchen leadership.
2. Long hours sometimes required.
3. Prepares meats and seafood for line and special functions.
4. Prepares all sauces, stocks, chili and soups.
5. Prepares daily luncheon buffet, daily sandwiches, post daily sheets and banquet records.
6. Prepares food in accordance with The Ohioan recipes.
7. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
8. Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
9. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
10. Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

1. Medium work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and /or 80 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
2. Ability to stand for long hours at a time.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

1. High School Diploma.
2. 1+ year experience in an upscale banquet kitchen.
3. Culinary school preferred.
4. ServSafe Certified.

Tucked in a 15-acre park-like setting just North of Columbus, Ohio, our property offers a complete collection of services and amenities for an all-inclusive experience. Our hotel has 193 stylishly appointed guest rooms and suites delight leisure travelers, while our 45,000 square feet of customizable meeting spaces are sophisticated yet comfortable and offer state-of-the-art technology to create a dynamic setting for meetings and special events.

We are managed by Columbus Hospitality Management , a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants w ill be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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