Line Cook

Hotel Equities; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Same-day pay available

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A hospitality management company is seeking a part-time Line Cook for the Urban42 Restaurant inside the Delta by Marriott in Fargo, ND. Responsibilities include preparing food items, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring food quality. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant culinary experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This entry-level role offers a flexible schedule and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with Marriott or similar hotel standards is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in primary workplace language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Ensure proper storage and control of food products.

Skills

Communication skills

Culinary skills

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Food preparation tools

Job description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Line Cook for the Urban42 Restaurant inside the Delta by Marriott, Fargo ND.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Job Purpose:

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check and following company and brand standards, to ensure consistency of product and achieve high guest satisfaction.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Visually inspect, select, and use only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Check and control the proper storage of product and check portion control, to maintain quality product.
• Keep all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc).
• Must have knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service.
• Promptly report all maintenance issues.
• Properly receive and store food and other deliveries.
• Consult with upper kitchen management on a daily basis as well as with other departments that are directly related to the Food & Beverage Department.
• Participate in long‑range planning.
• Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Guest Relations.
• Be readily available/approachable for all guests.
• Take proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns. Follow property‑specific second effort and recovery plan.
• Extend professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.
• Adhere to all applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team.
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior.
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co‑workers.
• Be self‑motivated and use time wisely.
• Maintain open line of communications with each department.
• Communicate pertinent information.
• Respond positively to new ideas.
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback.
• Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, memorandums.
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations.
• Perform other assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.
• Safety and Security Skills.
• Properly handle and account for keys.
• Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures, lost and found items and security concerns.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Ability to physically self‑demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5‑6 feet in height and the ability to set up, maintain and break down same.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possible for one hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
• Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen.
• Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.).
• Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slickers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.
• Ability to create, build, handle, and dismantle displays up to 8 feet high, including ice carvings.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Must be able to exert well‑paced ability in a limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis; must be able to stretch to fulfill cleaning/inspection tasks.
• Must be able to exert well‑paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing p to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. regularly.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and co‑workers.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Requires finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.

Other:

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
• Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.
• Problem‑solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Same‑day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality

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