Line Cooks Dinner Shift

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About the role

The Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman is a full-service hotel offering our guests a warm, welcoming stay and a memorable dining experience through our Garden Grille & Bar, evening room service, and banquet/catering functions. As a Line Cook, you’ll be a key member of a close-knit back-of-house team responsible for preparing quality meals that reflect the Hilton Garden Inn brand standard and the pride we take in our Bozeman hospitality.

You’ll work alongside our Executive Chef, Sous Chef, fellow cooks, and stewards in a fast-paced but supportive kitchen environment, contributing to breakfast, dinner service, and group/banquet events. Our team values consistency, cleanliness, and collaboration — and we’re looking for someone who brings energy, accountability, and genuine care for the craft of cooking to every shift.

What you’ll do

Prepare and cook menu items to Hilton Garden Inn brand standards and recipe specifications for breakfast, dinner, room service, and banquet functions, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and portion control.

Set up and break down stations (sauté, grill, fry, pantry, etc.) before and after each service, including mise en place, stocking, and organizing ingredients for efficient service.

Execute tickets during service in a timely and accurate manner, coordinating with fellow cooks and F&B servers to ensure a smooth dining experience for our guests.

Follow all food safety and sanitation standards , including proper food handling, storage, labeling/dating, temperature logs, and adherence to ServSafe and local Gallatin County health department requirements.

Maintain a clean and organized work area , including line, prep areas, walk-ins, freezers, and dry storage, and assist with deep-cleaning schedules as assigned.

Support inventory and cost control by minimizing waste, rotating stock (FIFO), communicating low-stock items to the Chef, and participating in periodic inventory counts.

Assist with banquet and catering events , including plated meals, buffets, and breaks, ensuring timing and presentation meet guest expectations.

Collaborate with team members across the kitchen and dining room, communicating professionally and stepping in to support wherever needed during busy periods.

Adhere to Hilton brand standards, GHG policies, and hotel safety procedures , including proper uniform, personal hygiene, and safe use of kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

Required:

1+ years of prior line cook or kitchen experience in a restaurant, hotel, or high-volume food service environment.

Working knowledge of standard kitchen equipment (flat top, grill, fryer, convection oven, slicer, mixer) and basic culinary techniques.

Current SERV Safe Food Handler certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Ability to read, follow, and execute standardized recipes and plating guides consistently.

Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.

Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours), lift up to 50 lbs., and work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and a team-first attitude.

Preferred

Prior experience in a Hilton, Marriott, or comparable branded hotel kitchen preferred.

Familiarity with banquet and catering services.

Basic knowledge of inventory rotation, waste tracking, and food cost principles.

Attributes of the ideal candidate

Reliable and punctual — the team counts on you to be there and ready to work.

Take pride in the quality of every plate that leaves the line.

Positive, respectful communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Coachable and eager to grow — we invest in team members who want to build a hospitality career.

Committed to cleanliness, food safety, and guest satisfaction as non-negotiable.

Health Insurance plans

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