Line Cook

Hay Creek Hotels; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic hotel and restaurant project in Saratoga Springs. As part of a vibrant team, you'll be responsible for food preparation and ensuring high standards of quality and safety. This role offers a chance to work closely with experienced chefs, honing your culinary skills in a supportive and energetic environment. With competitive pay and an extensive benefits package, including discounts and a fun workplace culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the culinary field while enjoying the perks of working in a renowned hospitality setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Performance Reviews

Merit Adjustments

Free Parking

Fun Work Culture

Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items while ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and workstations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Safety Practices

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Team Coordination

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Deep Fryer

Broiler

Food Processor

Mixer

Oven

Job description

The Brookmere Hotel and Regent Restaurant & Bar, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, is a major development project in Saratoga Springs, New York, situated just a mile from the Saratoga Racetrack and abutting Saratoga National Golf Course. The 10-acre site formerly known as Longfellows Hotel, Restaurant, and Conference Center will be raised and built upon, creating a home for the new 88-room upper-upscale hotel, full service restaurant and bar with seasonal outdoor porch, spa, banquet facility with 6,000 sq.ft. of meeting and event space, and private access to Lake Lonely. Bonacio Construction leads the development, partnered with Hay Creek Hotels as managing partners.

Job Summary:

• Learn and remain familiar with menu items and assume responsibility for all food rotation and proper timing of foods.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to ensure that all items needed are in stock for the menu.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef for food preparation, presentation and proper service procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen area, and walk in cooler/freezer.
• Review prep list, check daily pars and maintain pars as necessary.
• Prepare food of consistent quality by following recipe and production/portion standards, per check from servers.
• Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and all safety procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, waffle iron and flat top grill.

Benefits:

Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including;

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
• Free Parking
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties
• Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America)
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.)
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities
• Supportive, open-door policy work environment
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating
• Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'