Creative Line Cook — High-Volume Kitchen

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated line cook to help craft high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen. You will work closely with teammates, maintain food quality, and support the head chef in daily operations.

We value independence, reliability, and a positive attitude. Two years in a high-volume kitchen is preferred; knife skills training and a Food Handler Certification are a plus. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant is preferred.
• Time management and organizational ability are required for high-quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete tasks.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• 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

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Food Handler Certification

Knife skills training

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated line cook to help craft high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen. You will work closely with teammates, maintain food quality, and support the head chef in daily operations.

We value independence, reliability, and a positive attitude. Two years in a high-volume kitchen is preferred; knife skills training and a Food Handler Certification are a plus. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.