Lead Line Cook

Hyatt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a skilled Lead Line Cook in Nashville to apply expertise in à la carte cooking and provide guidance on the production line. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months' experience as a line cook and 3 months as a pantry or prep cook. The position offers a pay rate of $23.00 per hour and requires successful completion of a background check. This role ensures food preparation is handled in compliance with quality standards and hygiene regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as line cook and 3 months as pantry/prep cook or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of a la carte cooking to create consistent gourmet products.
• Prepare all orders quickly and ensuring quality.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen according to health regulations.
• Take responsibility for assigned employees in the absence of the Supervisor.

Skills

A la carte cooking

Knowledge of meat temperatures

Presentation skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Line Cook

The Lead Line Cook will apply expertise in à la carte cooking while serving as the line leader, providing guidance and direction to the team on the production line.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of a la carte cooking, meat temperatures and presentation to create a finished product that is consistent with dinner entrees and gourmet dining.
• Prepare all orders turned in by wait staff, ensuring that all orders are cooked quickly and according to order.
• Ensure that food leaves kitchen in peak condition.
• To produce all sauces and compounds and cook all food in the appropriate manner such as poaching, sauté, etc.
• Prep food products using standard food preparation techniques.
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation.
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Prepare food needed by other kitchen departments, which is best prepared by this department; and prepare all food for the next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
• Maintains work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
• If functioning in a lead capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned employees in absence of Supervisor, (b) assigns work, and ensures proper performance of assigned employees.
• Other duties as assigned by the leader

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months experience as line cook and 3 months as pantry/prep cook; OR equivalent combination.

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour

Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.