Creative Line Cook — High-Volume, Guest-Focused Kitchen

kimptonhotelsandrestaurantscareers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a dedicated line cook to craft quality dishes in a high-volume kitchen. You will maintain strong teamwork, build relationships with teammates and guests, and act as an ambassador for the restaurant by delivering guest-focused, personal experiences.

You will follow standard procedures, kitchen rules, and sanitation practices while contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative environment and helping guests enjoy memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 2 years of restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service setting.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Knife skills training and basic kitchen equipment knowledge.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive rapport with a variety of personalities.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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

Food preparation

Time management

Multitasking

Team communication

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a dedicated line cook to craft quality dishes in a high-volume kitchen. You will maintain strong teamwork, build relationships with teammates and guests, and act as an ambassador for the restaurant by delivering guest-focused, personal experiences.

You will follow standard procedures, kitchen rules, and sanitation practices while contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative environment and helping guests enjoy memorable dining experiences.