Line Cook

Spire Hospitality LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early pay or earned wage access

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits through UNITE HERE

Job summary

The Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel, managed by Spire Hospitality LLC, is seeking a creative Line Cook to join its food and beverage team in Bloomington, MN. You will support chefs with precise ingredient preparation and deliver visually appealing, high-quality dishes to guests.

We offer a full-time role with benefits including earned wage access, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a pay range of $21.60–$22.25 per hour based on experience. Prior hotel kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Culinary or Apprenticeship Program is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of cooking experience in a hotel is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Equip assigned workstations with essential products and culinary equipment.
• Complete all prep work efficiently for soups, sauces, salads, and ingredients.
• Ensures meticulous product storage and precise portion control for each dish.
• Minimizes spoilage and waste through effective product rotation.
• Monitors food, produce, and cooking supply levels to facilitate timely reordering.
• Maintains impeccable cleanliness and ensures functionality of refrigeration, storage, and work areas.
• Assist with dishwashing and other stewarding duties assigned.

Skills

Precise ingredient preparation

Meticulous attention to detail

Education

Culinary or Apprenticeship Program

Job description

The Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel is seeking a creative and skilled Line Cook to join its fun-spirited team!

Hotel Property Overview

The Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel is an upscale Marriott property located in Bloomington, Minnesota, conveniently situated near the Mall of America, Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, and major Twin Cities attractions. The hotel features 253 guest rooms, on-site dining at LARS Restaurant & Bar, an indoor Junior Olympic-sized pool, fitness center, and more than 4,300 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. The hotel’s design and atmosphere reflect a distinctly Minnesota aesthetic, incorporating warm, modern décor and local-inspired elements that create a welcoming sense of place. The property provides a professional and inviting environment where associates have the opportunity to deliver memorable guest experiences through exceptional hospitality and personalized service.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company that creates memorable guest experiences and delivers best-in‑class service at our hotels and resorts nationwide. We ensure you have the support, tools, and opportunities to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package that includes EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS (we get paid before payday) and medical, dental, and vision benefits through UNITE HERE Local 17, Minnesota’s Hospitality Union!

• EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS (we get paid before payday)
• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits through UNITE HERE Local 17, Minnesota’s Hospitality Union!

As a Line Cook, you will be an essential part of our Food and Beverage Culinary team, delivering exceptional Guest Services by preparing food with meticulous attention to detail at the hotel. You'll support our chefs with precise ingredient preparation, helping create visually appealing, delicious culinary experiences that guests will cherish and remember.

The pay range is $21.60 to $22.25 based on experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Equip assigned workstations with essential products and culinary equipment to ensure efficient production and exceptional service.
• Complete all prep work efficiently for soups, sauces, salads, and various ingredients.
• Ensures meticulous product storage and precise portion control for each dish.
• Minimizes spoilage and waste through effective product rotation.
• Monitors food, produce, and cooking supply levels to facilitate timely reordering.
• Maintains impeccable cleanliness and ensures functionality of refrigeration, storage, and work areas.
• Assist with dishwashing and other stewarding duties assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lift, carry, push, or pull heavy loads weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Perform duties in confined spaces, within extreme temperature ranges, and work the entire shift standing and moving about in the kitchen area.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to grasp and use all kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

Education

• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Completion of a Culinary or Apprenticeship Program is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of cooking experience in a hotel is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience in a similar role, and the size of the operation required.
• Basic mathematical skills are necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.

Spire Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with disabilities and veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)