Dinner Cook

The Keep Kitchen and Liquor Bar; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

PTO from Day 1

Holiday pay from Day 1

Travel discounts

Job summary

First Hospitality is seeking a Line Cook for the Second shift (2PM–11PM) to assist in delivering high-quality, Instagram-worthy dishes. You will work with the Executive and Sous Chefs, follow recipes, maintain safety and portion control, and adapt to guest requests while supporting teammates in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Open availability is required; 1+ year culinary experience preferred and a High School diploma or equivalent is needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of culinary experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the primary workplace language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and specifications.
• Follow all food safety standards and proper temperature control.
• Initiate preparation based on anticipated needs and maintain production standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support team members and uphold hotel brand and company expectations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Job description

What's in it for you…

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental benefit enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) with company match!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job…

Line cooks are essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience. Working with guidance from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, Line Cooks execute food preparation and presentation methods to create Instagram-worthy food presentations. The primary role of a Line Cook is to practice all safe food-handling methods, accurately and consistently prepare food, adapt to guest requests for modifications, and work quickly and efficiently to meet service time expectations.

Scheduled for second shift - roughly between hours of 2PM - 11PM!

What you’ll be doing…

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
• Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
• Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
• Properly store all food products during and after use.
• Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
• Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat-top grills, etc.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
• Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements…

Availability:

• Open availability all days of the week, including weekends and holidays, for shifts scheduled between 2PM-11PM

Experience & Education:

• 1+ years of culinary experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Source: Hospitality Online