J1 Line Cook

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group in Manchester, VT seeks a culinary team member to ensure high-quality food presentation and customer service. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience, be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and possess food handler certification. This full-time role requires flexibility in scheduling and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant is preferred.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic, and fast paced environment.
• You're able to establish a positive rapport with many types of personalities.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products.
• Ensure compliance with standard portion size and cooking methods.
• Maintain a clean work station and assist in daily cleaning.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and prep area.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.

Skills

Time management

Organizational ability

Knife skills

Multitasking

Customer rapport

Positive guest rapport

Teamwork

Job description

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

How We're Different

Our founder created a boutique hotel standard where people connect from the heart. Our San Francisco-born spirit kick-started this culture in 1981. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and encourage authenticity at work.

What You'll Do

You are hardworking, passionate about crafting quality dishes. You maintain relationships with teammates and guests, acting as an ambassador.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests in a timely manner.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Item specifications, including preparation, execution, and presentation will be provided to you.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and prep area.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant is preferred.
• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic, and fast paced environment.
• You're able to establish a positive rapport with many types of personalities.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

EEO Statement

We are committed to a diverse culture. We welcome all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Customer Service

Industries

Hospitality