Hotel Line Cook: Craft Gourmet Dishes & Perks

Valor Hospitality Partners; Lucedale (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO after 90 days

401k with employer match

Awards and Recognition programs

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners is seeking a dedicated hotel kitchen professional to prepare culinary items for guests and hotel clients. You will be responsible for daily prep in pantry and fry stations, ensuring high-quality presentation and safe, sanitary work practices.

The role emphasizes efficient assembly of orders, accurate portion control, and maintaining fresh ingredients while supporting overall dining experiences across our properties. Hotel service knowledge and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required; culinary certificate preferred.
• 3–6 months in a food/beverage service environment.
• Experience with industrial ovens and cooking ranges.
• Knowledge of preparing different cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Basic cooking skills and knife handling; safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Manual coordination to operate equipment and lift containers.
• Must read, speak and understand English.
• Ability to communicate hotel services to management, staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production standards.
• Start ahead-of-time items without overproducing.
• Assemble multiple orders accurately and quickly.
• Date and rotate perishables; keep temperatures in check.
• Check pars for shift use; determine prep needs and line setup.
• Note shortages and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused food to storage with proper labeling.
• Assist in controlling food costs and reducing waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary basics

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Safety & sanitation

Kitchen equipment

Food knowledge

Communication with guests

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree (preferred)

Job description

Valor Hospitality Partners is seeking a dedicated hotel kitchen professional to prepare culinary items for guests and hotel clients. You will be responsible for daily prep in pantry and fry stations, ensuring high-quality presentation and safe, sanitary work practices.

The role emphasizes efficient assembly of orders, accurate portion control, and maintaining fresh ingredients while supporting overall dining experiences across our properties. Hotel service knowledge and teamwork are essential.