Line Cook

First Hospitality; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their team. This role is vital in delivering exceptional dining experiences, where you'll prepare high-quality dishes while adhering to food safety standards. You'll work closely with experienced chefs, ensuring every plate meets the highest expectations. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment, this position offers a chance to grow within a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in hospitality. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to quality, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

401(k) enrollment after 30 days

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of culinary experience required.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food following recipes and standards.
• Maintain food safety standards and cleanliness.
• Assist in food control to reduce waste.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Job description

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What’s in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About This Job…

Line cooks are essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience. Working with guidance from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, Line Cooks execute food preparation and presentation methods to create Instagram-worthy food presentations. The primary role of a Line Cook is to practice all safe food-handling methods, accurately and consistently prepare food, adapt to guest requests for modifications, and work quickly and efficiently to meet service time expectations.

What you'll be doing…

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
• Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
• Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
• Properly store all food products during and after use.
• Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
• Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat-top grills, etc.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
• Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements…

Experience & Education

• 1+ years of culinary experience
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. Their strategic vision is to create value through excellence and innovation.

First Hospitality aims to attract and retain a diverse, high-performing workforce. They promote an inclusive environment that values collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.