Line Cook

Valor Hospitality Partners; Lucedale (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO after 90 days

Immediate 401k and employer match

Awards and Recognition programs

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners is seeking a skilled culinary professional to prepare guest and hotel meals, ensuring high-quality presentation and safe handling in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You will manage daily prep in pantry and cooking stations, follow recipes, and maintain sanitation. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to guest satisfaction across hotel dining outlets.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; culinary cert preferred.
• 3–6 months in food/beverage environment.
• Experience with industrial ovens and ranges.
• Knowledge of multiple cuisines and knife skills.
• English literacy and communication with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and portions.
• Start ahead items and manage prep to meet estimated needs.
• Assemble multiple orders accurately and quickly.
• Rotate perishables and maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars, prep needs, and keep buffet stocked.
• Store unused items properly and cover-date perishables.
• Help control food costs and reduce waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

High school education

Culinary certificate

Food/beverage service experience

Ovens and ranges operation

Cooking knowledge

Knife handling

English proficiency

Communication with staff/guests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree

Job description

Competitive + Benefits

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 is to go beyond ‘hospitality’ by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests.

It’s our uncompromising 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’.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary

• Team Member Hotel Discount Program

• Uniforms Provided

• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

• Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment

• Immediate eligibility for 401k and employer match

• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year

• Food and Beverage Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

The Role

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 RESPONSIBILTIES

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Remembering 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 designed 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

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.