Hotel Kitchen Line Cook: Broiler & Sauté Expert

Westmont Group; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmont Group in Laredo, TX is seeking a Line Cook to manage front-line food production, quality control, and standard recipes. The role requires standing on a busy kitchen, handling broiled and sautéed items, and maintaining high sanitation standards.

This full-time position offers hourly compensation and requires flexibility for various shifts, with a focus on safe food handling and teamwork in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years cooking experience preferred, broiler cooking preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of operating kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles).
• Basic mathematical skills to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Basic English language ability to understand inquiries and give simple instructions.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Reads and applies recipes using math skills.
• Prepares all broiled and sautéed items according to recipes and guest checks; transports heavy food.
• Inspects and uses high-standard ingredients for all menu items.
• Monitors proper storage, portion control and quality of products.
• Keeps refrigeration, equipment and work areas clean per health regulations.
• Maintains logs for cooling, heating and temperature.
• Follows safety procedures and policies, reports unsafe conditions.
• Maintains neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per handbook.
• Performs related duties and assists other kitchen personnel as needed.

Skills

3 years cooking experience

Broiler cooking

Food Handler Card

English language basics

Job description

Westmont Group in Laredo, TX is seeking a Line Cook to manage front-line food production, quality control, and standard recipes. The role requires standing on a busy kitchen, handling broiled and sautéed items, and maintaining high sanitation standards.

This full-time position offers hourly compensation and requires flexibility for various shifts, with a focus on safe food handling and teamwork in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.