Line Cook

106 Jefferson; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay!

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided for most positions

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Team Member Awards and Recognition

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality seeks a kitchen prep/cood for hotel dining to prepare dishes with attention to quality, appearance, and guest satisfaction. You will handle pantry and fry station prep, follow production standards, and maintain sanitary conditions across shifts.

The role emphasizes accurate pre-set quantities, temperature control, and efficient, clean operation within a hotel kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• 3–6 months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Must have reading, speaking, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, records, production and portion standards per order specs.
• Start food items prepared ahead of time, ensuring not to overprepare.
• Date and rotate perishables; maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine preparation, freezer pull, and line setup.
• Note out-of-stock items or possible shortages; assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused food to designated storage areas with proper cover/date labeling.
• Assist in plans to correct food cost problems; control waste and usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife skills

Sanitation knowledge

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification preferred

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians- driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you're someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you'll thrive here. Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

Prepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specs. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs. Remember all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order. Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked. Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage. Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

High school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred. Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment. Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges. Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads. Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids. Able to read, speak and understand English. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs. Stand continuously for long periods of time. Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

ABOUT THE POSITION

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for space and Huntsville, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let's talk! We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.