Line Cook

First Hospitality; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Line Cook to deliver high-quality dining experiences. The role involves food preparation, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining professionalism. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience and a high school diploma, with opportunities for professional development and benefits.

Benefits

Insurance enrollment available

Paid time off available

Holiday pay available

Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations

Professional development and promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of culinary experience required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions.
• Follow all food safety standards by date marking and proper product rotation.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and the general working environment.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Food safety standards

Education

High School diploma or equivalency education certificate

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

What's in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available!
• Paid time off available!
• Holiday pay available!
• 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 the 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Restaurants

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at First Hospitality by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Line Cook” roles.

West Des Moines, IA $15.00-$20.00 1 week ago

Line Cook - AM Shift - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

West Des Moines, IA $18.00-$22.00 1 year ago

Adventureland Inn - Line Cook (Spectators Bar & Grill)

West Des Moines, IA $16.00-$19.00 5 months ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.