Line Cook

Lodging Dynamics; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodging Dynamics is seeking a kitchen cook to manage daily meal preparation and kitchen upkeep at our property in Clearwater, FL. The role ensures compliance with health standards, proper food storage, labeling, and inventory control, while leading kitchen staff during service.

The position requires adherence to recipes, portion control, and accurate logs for temperatures and waste. A background check is required as part of employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assure front line is completely broken down at the end of the shift, ensuring all food is stored properly and that all equipment is cleaned and maintained up to health standards and established hotel policies regarding kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assure front line is set up effectively, ensuring all menu products are adequately stocked.
• Rotate food products to preserve quality and control waste following the first in and first out.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, safe and sanitary work station which meets health standards and established hotel policies regarding kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Check AM and PM checklists to determine what kind and how much food to prepare.
• Assure all food products are properly labeled and dated.
• Cook or otherwise prepares food according to recipe.
• Cook foods in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served.
• Inventory food, supplies and equipment weekly.
• Order kitchen supplies as needed.
• Ensure all temp logs and waste logs are maintained daily.
• Direct personnel assisting in preparation and serving of meals.

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Assures front line is completely broken down at the end of the shift, ensuring all food is stored properly and that all equipment is cleaned and maintained up to all health standards and established hotel policies regarding kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assures front line is set up effectively, ensuring all menu products are adequately stocked.
• Rotates food products to preserve quality and control waste following the first in and first out.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, safe and sanitary work station which meets health standards and established hotel policies regarding kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Checks AM and PM checklists to determine what kind and how much food to prepare.
• Assures all food products are properly labeled and dated.
• Cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipe.
• Cooks foods in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served.
• Inventories food, supplies and equipment weekly.
• Orders kitchen supplies as needed.
• Ensures all temp logs and waste logs are maintained daily.
• Directs personnel assisting in preparation and serving of meals.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, conducted in accordance with applicable law. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify you; factors such as the nature of the offense and job-related requirements will be considered.