Line Cook

Line Cook

The DoubleTree Hotel of Tinton Falls is seeking a passionate culinary professional to join our award-winning team as a Line Cook. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for high-volume food preparation and presentation, we want to hear from you.

The role of Line Cook is responsible for properly preparing food in a timely manner, while maintaining the highest level of health standards. The Line Cook should be familiar with the day-to-day operations of the hotel's kitchen which includes cooking for the on-site restaurant, room service, and all hotel functions.

The DoubleTree Hotel of Tinton Falls is part of the Hotels Unlimited family of hotels. We are a New Jersey based, family-owned company established in 1979, committed to growth through excellence. At Hotels Unlimited, we believe guests select our hotels because of our caring and attentive team members. We understand that small acts of thoughtfulness make all the difference in creating an extraordinary hospitality experience.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Plans, prepares, and cooks various items while maintaining high levels of health standards
• Operates various kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, grills, broilers, etc
• Prepares food on the line as needed by cutting, chopping, mixing, etc
• Sets up stations and collects all necessary supplies to prepare menu items
• Occasionally serve food when staffing needs are not met
• Clean and sanitizes all kitchen equipment
• Coordinates daily food supply inventory and submits order to supervisor
• Communicates and coordinates with server staff about special requests, food allergies, and other various tasks
• Reorders food items and restocks food supplies
• Keeps track of quality of food, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock
• Follows recipes in accordance with Company standards

Compensation and Benefits include:

• This position offers a starting rate that ranges from $16 to $17 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
• Full time employees will have the opportunity to earn paid time-off and join the company's health, dental, vision, and retirement plans (once qualified).

Job Qualifications & Skills

• Time Management
• Ability to work as part of a team
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Previous restaurant experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time, kneel, squat, bend
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more and push/pull 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to use basic kitchen equipment such as knives, stoves, etc