Line Cook

Tandem Hospitality Group LLC; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Hospitality Group LLC in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals according to recipes and standards, while keeping a clean, sanitary station and presenting food impeccably for guests.

Responsibilities include mise-en-place, portioning, cooking a variety of items, sauces, proper storage, and teamwork to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business at Wyndham Fort Smith.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties with accuracy, speed and courtesy.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and guests.
• Proper food safety training and certification as described by law.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary mise-en-place to prepare menu for service.
• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking.
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold items.
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station.
• Cover, date and store all food items per safe handling procedures.
• Inform chef of likely shortages in advance.
• Ensure the correct temperature of food.
• Taste all food items for quality before serving.
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow closing checklists.
• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times.
• Practice safe and hygienic food handling.
• Return dirty utensils to appropriate areas.
• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager.
• Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms.
• Operate and maintain kitchen appliances.
• Perform record keeping and reports generation duties.
• Order and take delivery of food and supplies.
• Report maintenance or equipment issues to the manager.
• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Food safety training

Food prep skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Line Cook is responsible for a high level of consistent meals according to recipes and standards, always keeping a clean and sanitized work area and exhibiting impeccable food presentation and garnishing, leading to exceeding guest expectations and creating repeat business.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up stations and collect all necessary misenplais to prepare menu for service
• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures
• Inform chef in advance of likely shortages
• Ensure the correct temperature of food
• Taste all food items for quality before serving
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
• Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms
• Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances
• Perform record keeping and reports generation duties
• Order and take delivery of food and supplies
• Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager
• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
• Proper food safety training and certification as described by law
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• High level of professionalism

Location Wyndham Fort Smith

Req Number FOO-26-00289

This position is currently accepting applications.