Line Cook

La Vida Hospitality; Bethany Beach (DE); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retail benefits

Travel and adventure opportunities

Food, beverage & retail discounts

Local lifestyle perks

Professional development and mentorship

Job summary

La Vida Hospitality in Bethany Beach is seeking experienced Line Cooks, responsible for preparing a variety of menu items and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have over 2 years of full-service kitchen experience and be eligible to work in the United States. The position offers an hourly pay starting at $18, along with unique employee perks like paid time off, discounts, and growth potential. Ideal for individuals passionate about hospitality and guest service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-service restaurant kitchen experience desired.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, and other food items for cooking.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set-up for all dishes.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

Summary of Position: Line Cooks are leaders in the Big Chill Beach Club kitchen and are responsible for fueling food passion to our staff. Line Cooks must accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products, as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. They also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all plates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set-up for all dishes
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations; assist others in closing the kitchen whenever possible and appropriate
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Manager On Duty

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-service restaurant kitchen experience desired
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours)
• Must be able to stand, reach, bend, squat, and lift during shift
• Must possess a friendly, hardworking demeanor with a passion for hospitality and providing top-notch guest service
• Flexibility of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed; ability to balance personal & professional life
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational and time management skills; must possess ability to be organized in a changing environment

Hours & Pay

This position starts at $18/hour based on experience and offers awesome employee perks. Not only do we offer hourly positions, but we also offer long-term careers! La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe:

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities
• Paid time off & retail benefits for full-time hourly team members
• Travel & adventure opportunities
• Team events + outings
• Benefits for salaried employees and paid time off for full-time hourly employees
• Food, beverage & retail discounts
• Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts
• Celebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellness
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching & mentorship