Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview – Line Cook 

We are seeking motivated, experienced, and personable Cooks to assist in the opening of a 3-meal restaurant, breakfast buffet, lobby lounge, pool lounge, café marketplace, in room dining and catering. The Line Cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, fryer and other equipment. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred

Specific Job Responsibilities 

The Line Cook will make sure all food preparation and cooking for the station are ready before service and in a timely manner. Further duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Accurately measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Adhering to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstations and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Maintain inventory, order supplies, and ensure kitchen operation is smooth
• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Handling multiple food orders at one time
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
• Dressing order for presentation
• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
• Storing all food properly
• Sanitizing and cleaning equipment, work stations and utensils
• Reordering stock and food supplies to replenish station
• Monitoring other cooks and team members
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

Working Hours 

The working hours of the Line Cook could be 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week. The hours may vary due to business needs and the needs of the operation.

Working Environment 

As a Line Line Cook standing and walking for extended periods of time will be required. You will also have to be comfortable working in a confined work area with multiple Associates. You will also be exposed to hot and cold temperatures while operating various food equipment. The cleaning, maintaining and stocking of the kitchen and food beverage outlets will also require crouching, reaching and lifting moderate to heavy throughout the shift.

Employee Benefits and Perks 

Full time employees are eligible for healthcare benefits and to participate in well programs.

Candidate Requirements: A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar setting of multiple outlets preferred.