Line Cook ll

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Spa; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a Line Cook who is hardworking and passionate about crafting high-quality dishes. You will build strong relationships with teammates, deliver consistent food in an attractive environment, and act as an ambassador for the restaurant with guests.

Essential duties include timely quality plating, station preparation, sanitation, and maintaining equipment. A flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required, with a salary range of

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of restaurant/culinary experience in a high-volume full-service setting.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities for high-quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction to complete tasks.
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to guests in a timely manner.
• Stock and maintain adequate levels of food at line stations for smooth service.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen policies.
• Maintain sanitation and prevent contamination; uphold health regulations.
• Keep workstation clean and organized across line, prep, and storage areas.
• Report repairs needed to the Executive Chef and follow company policies.
• Adapt to additional duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Food Handler Certification

Knife skills training

Job description

Seeking a Line Cook that is hardworking, passionate about crafting dishes according to restaurant specifications, and enjoys building strong relationships with teammates. Must providing high-quality, consistent food in an attractive environment with professional service. You act as an ambassador for the restaurant, creating ridiculously personal experiences and establish strong relationships with guests that will encourage their return.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests in a timely manner.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Item specifications, including preparation, execution, and presentation will be provided to you.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and prep area.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.
• Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Specific Experience We’re Seeking

• 2-3 years of previous experience in restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant is preferred.
• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic, and fast paced environment.
• You're able to establish a positive rapport with many types of personalities.
• This position requires a flexible schedule, must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands.

Salary range: $11.00 -13.00 USD per hour, plus gratuties.