The Line Cook is responsible for assisting in food preparation and maintaining kitchen operations while ensuring high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and quality. This position focuses on basic culinary tasks, supporting senior kitchen staff, and preparing menu items according to recipes and guidelines set by the Executive Chef. The Line Cook 3 plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional guest experiences in line with the Food & Beverage outlets at the Epicurean Hotel's culinary standards.
What you have
High School Diploma or GED required. Culinary training or coursework is preferred but not required.
Minimum 2 year experience working in a professional kitchen, preferably in a hotel or fine dining restaurant.
Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and sanitation standards.
Ability to follow instructions, recipes, and safety guidelines.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm demeanor
What you’ll do
Accurately prepare ingredients for service, including washing, chopping, slicing, and measuring. Assist with the preparation of basic menu items according to recipes, ensuring portion control and consistency.
Cooking: Support Line Cooks 1 and 2 with cooking tasks, including grilling, sautéing, frying, and baking, as directed by the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
Assist in assembling and plating dishes to ensure they meet the facility's presentation standards.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift, following health and safety standards. Participate in daily and weekly cleaning routines, including equipment and storage areas.
Monitor stock levels and communicate needs for ingredients or supplies. Ensure proper storage and labeling of ingredients and leftover food items.
Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations, effectively communicating any challenges or changes during service.
Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines as required by the local health department, OSHA, and the hotel's standards.
Maintain a sense of ownership of the hotel/restaurant
Follow SafeServe sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
Must be able to stand for periods of time.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have open schedule availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demand
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend
Ability to lift and pull 50 lbs.
Ability to communicate clearly
Corrected vision to normal range
Ability to drive/transport self and others
Ability to travel on occasion for meetings
Ability to work long hours as needed
Mental Demands
Make sound judgments quickly
Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines
Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Benefits