Line Cook

Hyatt Place Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Place Harrisonburg is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence and experience in food preparation. This full-time role prioritizes ensuring exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction, contributing to our success in the hospitality industry. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to manage kitchen tasks effectively. Benefits include health insurance, 401K matching, and team member discounts.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a culinary role.
• Experience with inventory control helpful.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Collaborate with kitchen team for efficient service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Composure under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts education

Serve-Safe Certification

Allergy Awareness Training

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Grill

Broiler

Sauté

Garde manger skills

Job description

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Hyatt Place Harrisonburg provided pay range

This range is provided by Hyatt Place Harrisonburg. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $17.00/hr

The growth and success of our company is driven by the participation, commitment, and performance of our team members. Achieving high levels of Client, Guest and Employee Satisfaction is a challenging task requiring qualified and enthusiastic people in a wide variety of positions. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and desire for achieving excellence. We are currently hiring professionals seeking to advance their Hospitality Careers! The Olympia Companies is looking for qualified and enthusiastic candidates to join our team!

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!

Benefits

Olympia Hospitality’s comprehensive benefits package is designed to support our team members’ well-being and financial security.

• We offer health insurance, ensuring access to quality medical care when needed.
• Dental and vision insurance are provided to promote overall health and wellness.
• Our 401K program includes a matching component, empowering employees to save for retirement with added company support.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and childcare expenses offer tax-advantaged savings options.
• Additionally, team members enjoy seven paid holidays throughout the year, providing well-deserved time off to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Our paid time off benefit provides flexibility to take time off for vacation, personal needs, or illness while still receiving their regular pay.
• Team members can also take advantage of travel discounts at our portfolio of hotels.
• Additional benefits may be available based on the individual hotel that is hiring.
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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