Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts

Overview: 
We are looking for a line cook with strong time management skills and the ability to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience here at Holiday Inn KCI's casual dining restaurant, Burger Theory.

Schedule (may vary):

• Need to have weekday and weekend PM availability, 4pm-12am
• AM availability is a bonus! 
• Flexible avaiblity preferred
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe to prepare various menu items.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.); check the quality of ingredients prior to use.
• Cook food with various utensils or grillers; check food while cooking to stir or turn.
• Grill, broil, or sauté menu items according to standard recipes and presentation specifications.
• Follow proper procedures in handling food to ensure health and sanitation guidelines are met.
• Use tools and equipment properly to ensure safety and avoid injury or damage to equipment.
• Assist in unloading trucks that arrive with supplies; store and rotate inventory.
• Clean work area, freezers, kitchen area, and dish area to ensure proper cleanliness is maintained; keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Demonstrate a professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar food service, kitchen, or line cook role is preferred
• Must have a food handler’s card or ability to obtain one
• Must know various cooking procedures/methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.), kitchen operations, food handling practices, and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods

IHG One Pass Perk:
As a member of the IHG Family of brands, Holiday Inn KCI Airport employees are eligible to book discounted stays at IHG-branded hotels around the world using the IHG One Pass Program! Even more exciting, you can also share your benefits with the people you care about most. With the IHG One Pass program you get to select Pass Holders – your Plus One shares many of the same benefits you get, and Five Friends share access to the IHG One Pass Friends Rate.