Cook Burger Theory

Paducah Riverfront Hotel; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Paducah Riverfront Hotel is seeking a skilled Dinner Cook to join our restaurant team. You will prepare high‑quality items during peak service, keeping a clean, organized station and working closely with the culinary team to deliver an exceptional dining experience for guests.

Required are 1–2 years line cook experience in a full-service setting, strong knife skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–2 years as a line cook in a full-service restaurant or hotel environment preferred.
• Strong knife skills and proficiency in multiple cooking techniques and station operations (e.g., grill, sauté, pantry).
• Flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to hotel occupancy and event needs.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain a clean uniform and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Line Cooking: Prepare and cook menu items to order using various methods including grilling, sautéing, frying, and roasting, ensuring strict adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
• Station Management: Set up, stock, and maintain your workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment before and during service.
• Quality Control: Visually inspect all plates for accuracy, temperature, and 'guest-ready' appearance before they leave the kitchen.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Follow all local health department regulations, including proper food storage (FIFO), labeling, dating, and maintaining daily temperature logs.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils throughout the shift and perform thorough station breakdown at closing.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of orders and accommodate guest dietary restrictions or special requests.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Station management

Teamwork

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Dinner Cook to join our hotel’s restaurant team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing high-quality menu items during our busiest service periods while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient station. You will work closely with the culinary team to ensure every guest receives an exceptional dining experience, whether they are grabbing a quick lunch or enjoying a full-course dinner.

Key Responsibilities

Line Cooking: Prepare and cook menu items to order using various methods including grilling, sautéing, frying, and roasting, ensuring strict adherence to recipes and presentation standards.

Station Management: Set up, stock, and maintain your workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment before and during service.

Quality Control: Visually inspect all plates for accuracy, temperature, and "guest-ready" appearance before they leave the kitchen.

Food Safety & Sanitation: Follow all local health department regulations, including proper food storage (FIFO), labeling, dating, and maintaining daily temperature logs.

Kitchen Maintenance: Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils throughout the shift and perform thorough station breakdown at closing.

Collaboration: Coordinate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of orders and accommodate guest dietary restrictions or special requests.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant or hotel environment preferred.

Culinary Skills: Strong knife skills and proficiency in multiple cooking techniques and station operations (e.g., grill, sauté, pantry).

Schedule: Flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to hotel occupancy and event needs.

Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, work in a high-heat environment, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Professionalism: Must maintain a clean uniform and professional demeanor, representing the hotel’s standards of hospitality