Line Cook

hriproperties; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft Hotels, proudly managed by HRI Hospitality, is seeking a Line Cook in New Orleans. You will prepare meals, follow safety guidelines, and support kitchen operations for hotel restaurant and catering.

Shifts include early morning and evening hours with flexible schedules. You will ensure quality, assist with inventory, and coordinate with Sales for catering events; join a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible schedules.
• Availability for early morning and evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• Accommodate guests’ special requests
• Maintain clean work area, practicing "clean as you go" policy
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed
• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.)
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area
• Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction
• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests
• Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned

Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Bring your personality, energy, and passion for hospitality to Aloft Hotels, proudly managed by HRI Hospitality.

The cook is responsible for meal preparation and assigned kitchen duties.

JOB TITLE: Line Cook

JOB SUMMARY The cook is responsible for meal preparation and assigned kitchen duties.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES

6:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.

3:30 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M.

JOB DUTIES

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• Accommodate guests’ special requests
• Maintain clean work area, practicing "clean as you go" policy
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed
• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area
• Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction
• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests
• Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements.