Line Cook

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center in Charlotte, NC is seeking a passionate line cook who can deliver exceptional dining experiences. The role requires versatility across stations and exact adherence to recipes while maintaining quality and consistency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, prior food service experience, strong communication, teamwork, and a solid work ethic. You will work as a team to keep the kitchen running smoothly, with a positive attitude and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hardworking, detail-oriented, and strong work ethic.
• Must meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to storage and waste standards for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy to ensure quality.
• Cook orders at stations by following recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing.
• Clean and sanitize all workstations and equipment per health regulations.
• Interact professionally with visitors, vendors and colleagues.
• Set up and stock food stations for the shift.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Communication

Work ethic

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide clients with an exceptional dining experience. Our restaurant is busy, and we need a competent and experienced line cook who can ensure that our meals are made precisely to guest orders while still following our standard recipes consistently. To work a variety of stations on any given shift, our line cook must be adept at poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing, and frying. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
• Prior food service industry experience is highly desired
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members
• Candidates must be hardworking, detail-oriented, and have a strong work ethic
• Must be able to meet all safety and sanitation requirements of kitchen equipment and food storage

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established storage and waste control standards for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products to ensure quality food is served
• Cook food orders at stations by following established recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing menu items
• Clean and sanitize all workstations, including counters, utensils, cooking equipment, and the refrigerator, in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Ensure that all interactions with visitors, vendors and colleagues are conducted in a professional and friendly manner
• Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift