Hotel Cook — Quality Dine, Bonuses & DailyPay

LBA Hospitality; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Paid time off

401k with Employer Match

DailyPay

Hotel discounts

Competitive wages

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is hiring a Cook to join our on-site dining team in Ashland, KY. The role prepares menu items per approved recipes, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and supports inventory and safety practices throughout each shift.

Qualified candidates typically have at least one year of recipe-based cooking experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and food-handler certification. This full-time position offers benefits and a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience preparing food from standardized recipes preferred.
• Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree is a plus.
• Food-handler certification preferred at hire and may be required after employment.
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain accurate logs, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels, complete freezer pulls, and prepare the cooking line for each shift.
• Follow all food-safety requirements for handling, cooking, cooling, holding, labeling, and storing food.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required safety and production logs.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of products.
• Minimize food waste and follow established cost-control and product-usage guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, storage rooms, refrigerators, freezers, equipment, and dining areas.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking for the next shift.
• Provide courteous service and respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.
• Follow company safety, security, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS knowledge

Job description

LBA Hospitality is hiring a Cook to join our on-site dining team in Ashland, KY. The role prepares menu items per approved recipes, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and supports inventory and safety practices throughout each shift.

Qualified candidates typically have at least one year of recipe-based cooking experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and food-handler certification. This full-time position offers benefits and a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.