Cook

Courtyard Boston Downtown/North Station; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Courtyard Boston Downtown/North Station is seeking an experienced line cook to handle food prep for The Bistro and catering events in Boston, MA. You will maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen and assist with inventory and deliveries.

You will operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and more, ensuring meals meet banquet standards and proper temperatures. Collaborate with front-of-house to communicate allergens and accommodate dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret recipe cards and safety rules.
• Ability to communicate verbally with guests and co-workers and respond to guest requests.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow written product labeling instructions for safe use of products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality and presentation standards.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers and other equipment.
• Prepare food according to Banquet Event Orders, ensuring presentation meets banquet standards.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Check and ensure the temperature of appliances and food is correct.
• Set up and break down work stations and ensure cleanliness meets standards.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Ensure all kitchen areas comply with health code and brand standards.
• Communicate allergen information and dietary accommodations to front of house team.
• Assist in Food and Beverage areas including bussing, cleaning, and delivering food to guests.

Skills

Communication

Reading recipes

Dexterity

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Courtyard Boston - Boston, MA 02114

Salary Range: $31.40 - $31.40 Hourly

Position Overview: This key Food & Beverage position is responsible for the preparation of all food served in both The Bistro and at catering functions. Line cooks are responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary and productive kitchen in order to ensure food is prepared accurately and served in a timely fashion. This role is also responsible for assisting with inventory by communicating inventory levels to the leadership team and accepting and organizing food deliveries.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality and presentation standards
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers and other equipment
• Prepare food according to Banquet Event Orders, ensuring food presentation meets banquet standards
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food
• Set-up and break down work station and ensure cleanliness meets departmental standards
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
• Ensure all aspects of the kitchen are up to health code and brand standards
• Clearly communicate allergen information and dietary accommodations to front of house team members
• Provide assistance in Food and Beverage areas including busing, cleaning and resetting tables, delivering food to guests and general cleaning of food and beverage prep areas
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as recipe cards, banquet event orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate verbally and effectively with guests and co-workers and respond to guest requests
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items
• Maintains professionalism at all times, demonstrating courtesy and respect to guests and co-workers.