Hotel Line Cook: Craft Exceptional Dishes & Service

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Hotel discounts across Marriott’s глоб

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per

Extensive leadership and professional

Job summary

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes for our hotel Restaurant outlets, Pastry Kitchen, or Banquet Kitchen under the direction of culinary supervisors. You will follow recipes and maintain sanitation to ensure consistent quality and guest satisfaction.

This role requires maintaining proper timing, working with the team, and upholding food safety standards while supporting kitchen operations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items according to recipe cards and directions provided by chefs and plate dishes in alignment with hotel use records to ensure consistency and meet guest expectations.
• Conduct sensory evaluations (taste, smell, and visual inspection) of all products before service to ensure only high-quality ingredients and correct recipes are utilized.
• Promptly report any substandard or low-quality products to the Supervisor or Chef to address and rectify issues.
• Maintain accurate timing and pace during service to ensure guests receive their food promptly and enjoy a seamless dining experience.
• Handle and store all equipment properly. Keep the service line and related areas clean at all times by following the "clean as you go" policy and using sanitizers to disinfect food contact surfaces.
• Ensure the workstation is efficiently set up before all meal functions to maximize productivity during food service.
• Store and handle food items properly to minimize waste and misuse, being mindful of food costs.
• Strive to serve guests only the highest quality products, reflecting the hotel's commitment to excellence. Utilize recipes and use records to maintain consistent quality.
• Conduct daily taste panels to ensure that all dishes are perfectly seasoned and appropriate to serve.
• Uphold strict standards of food sanitation and quality, including regular cleaning of equipment, mopping floors, and emptying trash.
• Monitor and maintain safe temperatures for hot holding and cold holding of food items, by state laws and food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper sanitation practices during meal periods, including promptly removing trash, dirty dishes, and equipment, and cleaning up spills.
• Be willing to perform any reasonable task assigned by Lead Cooks, culinary supervisors, or hotel managers to support kitchen operations effectively.
• Foster positive working relationships with all team members in the department and throughout the hotel, promoting teamwork and cooperation.

Job description

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes for our hotel Restaurant outlets, Pastry Kitchen, or Banquet Kitchen under the direction of culinary supervisors. You will follow recipes and maintain sanitation to ensure consistent quality and guest satisfaction.

This role requires maintaining proper timing, working with the team, and upholding food safety standards while supporting kitchen operations and cost control.