Line Cook

Olympia Hospitality; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook position at Olympia Hospitality and Hilton Garden Inn Durham/Medical Center offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative kitchen environment. You will safely and efficiently prepare and cook menu items, following recipes and quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business.

Join a family-first organization that supports your growth with competitive pay, comprehensive health options, paid holidays, and a team-centered culture focused on safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ culinary experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary Arts education and Serve-Safe Certification preferred.
• Allergy awareness training preferred.
• Experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients before cooking.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation per safety rules.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure timely service.
• Monitor inventory and report shortages.
• Follow portion control and presentation techniques.
• Assist in developing new menu items and specials.
• Adhere to company policies and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts education preferred

Serve-Safe Certification

Allergy Awareness Training preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Knife skills

Grill/Broiler/Sauté

Expediter/Garde manger

Job description

Who we are

We’re more than just a team - we’re a community dedicated to making a difference every day.

About Olympia Hospitality

At Olympia Hospitality and Hilton Garden Inn Durham/Medical Center, we create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops, and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.

Join a Team that Puts Your Well-Being First!

At Olympia Hospitality, we believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace. When you join us, you’re not just getting a job - you’re joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness, your future, and your overall satisfaction.

Our Commitment

• Health Coverage That Works for You: We contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans and offer affordable dental and vision insurance. Plus, with FSA and HSA options, you can plan for your healthcare costs your way.
• Secure Your Future: With our 401K plan and discretionary yearly match, you can build the financial future you deserve.
• Peace of Mind: We provide paid group term life insurance for select positions, 50% shared cost short-term disability, and you have the option to purchase additional employee paid life insurance.
• Time for You: Enjoy our robust PTO plan and 7 paid holidays to maintain work-life balance. Need quick access to your paycheck? Our earned wage access program has you covered!
• Additional Support: From our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to a sober support network, and our commitment to being a recovery-friendly workplace, we're here to help you thrive personally and professionally.
• Perks: Love to travel? Enjoy exclusive hotel travel discounts as a member of our team. Additional benefits may be available based on property specific locations!

Role Overview

The Cook is responsible for safely and efficiently preparing and cooking food that will keep our customers coming back. Our goal is to have customers tell us that our food and service is excellent!

Rate of Pay: $18.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and quality standards.
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients before cooking.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to food safety standards and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Monitor food inventory and communicate shortages or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow proper portion control and presentation techniques.
• Assist in the development of new menu items and specials.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Skills Required

• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure.

Technical Skills

• Safe and appropriate use and operation of kitchen equipment.
• Knife skills, grill, broiler, sauté and Expediter skills; garde manger experience.
• Speed in meal production while ensuring high-quality food.

Experience / Education

• Minimum 2 years’ experience; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful; Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.