Cook 1 Ld Cook

TPG Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel discounts across TPg portfolio

Job summary

TPG Hotels & Resorts in Atlanta is seeking a motivated Line Cook to join the hotel kitchen team. You will prepare and portion dishes, set up hot stations, and coordinate timing with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service.

Responsibilities include food safety, quality checks, and supporting menu knowledge updates within a fast-paced hotel environment. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• One or more years of previous experience as a line cook or similar culinary role is preferred.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Ability to work well under pressure and timing requirements.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation: prepare and portion for various dishes, following recipes and guidelines.
• Cooking: grill a diverse range of menu items with precision and attention to detail.
• Station setup: set up and organize the cooking station with necessary tools, equipment, and ingredients.
• Timing coordination: coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure components are ready at the same time.
• Quality control: inspect ingredients and finished dishes for quality, taste, and appearance.
• Food safety compliance: follow sanitation practices to prevent cross-contamination and hazards.
• Menu knowledge: understand offerings and assist with changes and updates.
• Cleaning and maintenance: keep the station clean and organized.

Skills

Line cook experience

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Timing coordination

Education

High school + culinary schooling

Job description

• Food preparation: prepare and portion for various dishes, following recipes and guidlines. Ensure
  consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
  
• Cooking: Cook grill a diverse range of menu items, meats, seafood, vegetables, and sauces, with precision and attention to detail
• Station Setup: Set up and organize the cooking station with necessary tools, equipment, and ingredients before service.
• Timing is Coordination: Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure that all components of a dish are ready at the same time. maintaining efficiency during busy periods.
• Quality Control: Inspect ingredients and finished dishes for quality, taste, and appearance Address any issues promptly to maintain food standards.
• Food Safety Compliance: Follow food safety and sanitation practices to prevent cross-contamination, spoilage, and heath hazards.
• Menu Knowledge: Understand the menu offerings, including ingredients, preparation methods, and plating techniques and assist with menu changes and updates.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Keep the station clean and organized, ensuring that equipment and utensils are property maintained.
• Inventory Management: Monitor ingredient levels and notify the kitchen manager or chef of any shortages or stock requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen team, communicating effectively and maintaining a positive environment.
• Adaptability: Be flexible and willing to take on different tasks or responsibilities as needed in a fast-paced kitchen.

Skills and Requirements:

One or more years of previous experience as a line cook or similar culinary role is preferred
High school education plus schooling in culinary arts or related major.
Knowledge of various cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
Ability to work well under pressure and timing requirements.
Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Physical work is a primary part of any of hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and
walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel
environment with equipment and machines.

Benefits for Full Tme employees may include:

• Heath, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Stpplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Accounts
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!

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