High-Volume Line Cook: Precision Prep & Station Master

Wind Creek Hospitality; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality in Wetumpka, AL, seeks a Line Cook to prepare dishes to specification, set up line stations, and maintain sanitation. You will work across pantry, grill, broiler, sauté, and garde manger, assembling dishes per written specs and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities include following recipes, ensuring fresh products, and adhering to safety standards while maintaining an organized kitchen. Teamwork and reliability are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be nineteen (19) years of age or older
• Two (2) years high volume cooking experience- required
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible cues
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and prep list in English
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, and volumes
• Ability to follow direction and recipes
• Must successfully pass job interview, including a guest service audition
• Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality
• Must successfully complete Serve Safe Sanitation training
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
• Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

Responsibilities

• Slices, dices and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses, cooked meats, poultry and seafood
• Prepares dressings, sauces, marinations, canapés, hors d’oeuvres and buffet items
• Uses slicing machine, mixer and food processor when preparing foods according to standard recipes and specifications
• Handles meat, seafood, poultry and produce according to proper food-handling procedures
• Reads and follows recipes/specifications; Properly rotates all products
• Adheres to all sanitation standards in kitchen
• Uses grill, broiler, convection oven, alto-sham oven, steamer, tilting kettle and steam jacket kettle to prepare foods according to standard recipes and specifications
• Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them
• Ensures all station product is fresh and conforms to product specifications
• Memorizes and executes recipes/specifications
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Reads and retains all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments and scheduled entertainment from disseminated pre-shift information
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Assumes special projects as needed at the direction of the immediate supervisor
• Other duties & responsibilities as assigned

Job description

Wind Creek Hospitality in Wetumpka, AL, seeks a Line Cook to prepare dishes to specification, set up line stations, and maintain sanitation. You will work across pantry, grill, broiler, sauté, and garde manger, assembling dishes per written specs and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities include following recipes, ensuring fresh products, and adhering to safety standards while maintaining an organized kitchen. Teamwork and reliability are essential in this role.