Line Cook

The Oread Hotel, Tapestry by Hilton; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality in Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Line Cook to assist the executive with daily kitchen tasks and to prepare ingredients and dishes according to recipes and standards. You will work in a fast-paced hotel kitchen, focusing on presentation and efficiency to impress guests and support repeat business.

The ideal candidate has at least six months of kitchen experience, is reliable, and can follow standard recipe cards, safety rules, and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Check the daily prep list at the start of the shift.
• Prepare and cook a variety of food products using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and more.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Follow safety and service standards.
• Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team.

Job description

As a Line Cook you are responsible for prepping ingredients and assembling dishes according to food and beverage recipes and specifications. We are seeking an individual who is able to work efficiently and quickly as restaurant kitchens can be busy and fast paced. To be successful in this position, experience in the food service industry and commitment to impeccable food presentation and garnishing is important for impressing our guests and creating repeat business. Your main role as a Line Cook is to assist the executive with their daily tasks, along with a variety of your own duties and responsibilities, outlined below.

Responsibilities of the Ideal Candidate

• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• At the start of the shift, check the daily prep list for assigned duties.
• Prepare and cook a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils such as broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and more.
• Comply consistently with the food and beverage standard portion sizes*, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• When preparing all products, use our Standard Recipe Card—do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow 4 Keys service standards, standard operation procedures, and safety standards.
• Adhere to all hotel policies and procedures throughout the execution of tasks and responsibilities.
• Follow safety and security procedures.
• Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team.
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve standards of operations.
• Adhere to attendance and reliability standards.
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management.

Position Wage: $18/hr

Work Hours

• Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs.
• Scheduling includes holidays, nights, and weekends depending on hotel events and functions.

Experience and Education

• Minimum of six months kitchen experience preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, and kneel

Disclaimer

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with

the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free.

Peregrine Hospitality participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.

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