Hotel Line Cook

Stonebridge Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies in New York is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to prepare and cook food according to the hotel’s standards. The Line Cook will be responsible for breakfast, dinner, and banquets, ensuring high levels of food consistency and safety.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience, knowledge of food preparation methods, and Safe Serve certification. Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods, including pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Experience in high-paced kitchen environments.
• Safe Serve/STATE Food Handler’s certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all ingredients for the shift before service begins.
• Operates the cooking station efficiently and safely.
• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation standards.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Time management

Organizational skills

Cooking metrics

Education

Associate's degree in culinary arts

Job description

Job Details

• City, State: New York, New York
• Title: Line Cook
• Location: NY, NY
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Status: Full‑time
• Reports to: Kitchen Manager
• Pay Range: $25–$27 per hour

Job Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to the hotel’s standards and quality. Working under the supervision of a manager, the Line Cook is responsible for various areas, including breakfast, dinner and banquets while ensuring a high level of food consistency and safety.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Prepares all ingredients for the shift before service begins, ensuring readiness.
• Operates the cooking station efficiently and safely, following hotel standards.
• Prepares food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation standards at all times.
• Practices safe food handling, preparation, cooking, and storage methods.
• Produces high‑quality food, with a focus on pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Manages guest orders in a friendly and timely manner.
• Inspects all food visually before sending it from the kitchen.
• Ensures workspace is fully stocked and follows opening and closing procedures.
• Handles and stores all food items properly, following safety standards.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed.
• Follows written or verbal instructions from the Chef or supervisor.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods, including pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Ability to use cooking metrics and conversion methods for measurements.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions, ensuring consistency in quality.
• Experience in high‑paced kitchen environments.
• Safe Serve/STATE Food Handler’s certification required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Work Environment

Works in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures and exposure to cleaning chemicals throughout the day. Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.