Evening Line Cook — Banquets & Fine Dining

Cherry Valley Hotel; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Boston/Woburn – Matadora is seeking a dependable, motivated PM Cook to join our culinary team. The PM Cook will prepare and execute high-quality food for Matadora Restaurant, banquet events, and other hotel operations during the evening shift.

This role requires strong cooking fundamentals, attention to cleanliness, organization, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, communicates well with the culinary team, and maintains

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking experience preferred.
• Restaurant, hotel, banquet, or high-volume kitchen experience strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sauté, grill, fryer, oven, and other standard cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute consistent food presentation.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality during high-volume service.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively with culinary leadership and coworkers.
• Must have flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays based on hotel business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Execute restaurant service efficiently while maintaining food quality and consistency.
• Support banquet production and event execution as assigned.
• Set up and maintain assigned station before and throughout service.
• Complete daily prep lists and communicate any incomplete production to culinary leadership.
• Follow proper portioning and plating standards.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation, cooking, holding, cooling, and storage.
• Taste and inspect products to ensure quality and consistency.
• Follow all recipe, allergen, and special dietary instructions.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store all food products.
• Follow FIFO procedures and assist with minimizing food waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas at the end of service.
• Assist with receiving, storage, inventory organization, and product rotation as needed.
• Communicate product shortages, equipment issues, food safety concerns, and operational needs to culinary leadership.
• Work collaboratively with cooks, stewards, servers, banquet associates, and culinary leadership.
• Assist other stations and culinary areas when business levels require additional support.
• Follow HACCP, Hilton Food Safety Standards, Massachusetts Food Code, and all hotel safety and sanitation procedures.
• Complete closing responsibilities and ensure the kitchen is properly prepared for the following shift.

Skills

Cooking experience

Team player

Food safety

Communication

Time management

High-volume service

Stamina

Dependable

Punctuality

Education

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

Hilton Boston/Woburn – Matadora is seeking a dependable, motivated PM Cook to join our culinary team. The PM Cook will prepare and execute high-quality food for Matadora Restaurant, banquet events, and other hotel operations during the evening shift.

This role requires strong cooking fundamentals, attention to cleanliness, organization, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, communicates well with the culinary team, and maintains