Creative Line Cook - Craft Personal, Memorable Dishes

kimptonhotelsandrestaurantscareers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is looking for a dedicated Line Cook who takes pride in producing high-quality dishes to the restaurant's specifications. You’ll foster positive relationships with teammates, act as an ambassador for the kitchen, and deliver ridiculously personal experiences to guests from the heart.

In a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you’ll stock stations, enforce sanitation and portioning standards, and collaborate with the team to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• 2 years of restaurant and/or culinary experience preferred.
• Time management and organizational ability.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision.
• 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.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

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 work station 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.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Culinary skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Knife skills

Kitchen equipment usage

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is looking for a dedicated Line Cook who takes pride in producing high-quality dishes to the restaurant's specifications. You’ll foster positive relationships with teammates, act as an ambassador for the kitchen, and deliver ridiculously personal experiences to guests from the heart.

In a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you’ll stock stations, enforce sanitation and portioning standards, and collaborate with the team to ensure smooth service.