Gulf Shores Line Cook — Growth & Perks

Lodge at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Hotel discounts

Uniforms provided

Health insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL, is seeking a dedicated line cook to prepare culinary items for guests and hotel clientele. Responsibilities include maintaining quality and accuracy, following recipes, and coordinating with the kitchen team to ensure timely service.

The role requires basic cooking skills, knowledge of safety and sanitation, and the ability to read and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Skills

Culinary skills

English language

Knife handling

Safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree (preferred)

Job description

The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL, is seeking a dedicated line cook to prepare culinary items for guests and hotel clientele. Responsibilities include maintaining quality and accuracy, following recipes, and coordinating with the kitchen team to ensure timely service.

The role requires basic cooking skills, knowledge of safety and sanitation, and the ability to read and communicate in English.