Cook 1 Ld Cook

TPG Hotels and Resorts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TPG Hotels and Resorts in Tampa is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, season, and cook high-quality dishes according to established recipes and portion sizes, helping ensure consistent guest experiences.

This role requires 2–3 years of cooking in a high-volume environment, strong knife skills, knowledge of grilling, sautéing, and roasting, and a ServSafe or equivalent certification is preferred. You must stand for long periods and can lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen or full-service restaurant.
• Advanced knife handling and knowledge of grilling, sautéing, roasting.
• Active ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Prepare, season, and cook high-quality dishes according to established recipes and portion sizes.
• Quality Control: Inspect food portions, presentations, and temperatures to ensure excellent standards before service.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain clean workstations and follow strict safety, hygiene, and health department rules.
• Inventory Management: Track station inventory, minimize waste, and order restocks when necessary.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking methods

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Prepare, season, and cook high-quality dishes according to established recipes and portion sizes
• Quality Control: Inspect food portions, presentations, and temperatures to ensure excellent standards before service
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain clean workstations and follow strict safety, hygiene, and health department rules.
• Inventory Management: Track station inventory, minimize waste, and order restocks when necessary.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen or full-service restaurant.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knife handling skills and deep knowledge of various cooking methods (grilling, saut e9ing, roasting).
• Certifications: Active ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification is preferred.
• Physical Ability: Capacity to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.