Line Cook

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated and skilled food production professional to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role is essential for maintaining high standards in food preparation, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience in broiler cooking and a solid understanding of food service standards. Join a vibrant workplace where your culinary skills will shine, and enjoy a range of benefits including health insurance and employee discounts. If you're passionate about food and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Food & Beverage Discounts

Qualifications

• 2 years of cooking experience, especially with broiler cooking.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items according to standard recipes ensuring quality.
• Maintains cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Basic Math Skills

English Language Skills

Education

Food Handler Card

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Beverage Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production, and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared on the front-line station.

Essential Job Functions

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
• Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and guest checks, ensuring consistency; involves transportation of heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only high-standard food items in all menu preparations.
• Checks and controls proper storage, focusing on portion control, especially for specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality.
• Keeps refrigeration, equipment, and storage areas clean and compliant with health regulations.
• Maintains logs for cooling, heating, and temperature control.
• Adheres to all company policies and safety procedures.
• Follows safety, security, and emergency procedures, including fire prevention.
• Uses protective equipment and reports unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Ensures a safe work environment by following all safety protocols.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance as per the team member handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management and assists kitchen personnel when needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Preferably 2 years of cooking experience, especially with broiler cooking.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, and guest relations.
• Strong understanding of broiler and sauté cooking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and operation of kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, slicers, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills for recipes and portioning.
• Basic English language skills for communication and understanding instructions.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment like coffee makers.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move goods weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to operate kitchen tools and equipment.
• Capability to work in extreme temperatures and confined spaces.
• Frequent physical activities including twisting, bending, reaching, standing, walking, and visual and auditory attention.

Benefits

• 401(k), Dental, Disability, Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off
• Room and Employee Food & Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality