Line Cook

Tandem Hospitality Group LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Indigo New Orleans is seeking a Line Cook to maintain a high level of consistency in meals according to recipes and standards, while keeping a clean, sanitized workstation and presenting dishes with impeccable garnishing.

You will work with the kitchen team to prepare a variety of foods, monitor food safety, and assist with stock and equipment upkeep, ensuring guest expectations are met and repeat business is fostered.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, speed, accuracy and courtesy.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork with staff and guests.
• Proper food safety training and certification as described by law.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods.
• High level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary mise en place to prepare menu for service.
• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking.
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold items.
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station.
• Store food items per safe handling procedures and date labeling.
• Inform chef of shortages in advance.
• Ensure correct food temperatures and quality before serving.
• Use food prep tools per manufacturers instructions.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow closing checklists.
• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times.
• Practice safe and hygienic handling throughout shifts.
• Return dirty utensils to proper areas and assist with duties as assigned.
• Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms; operate and maintain kitchen appliances.
• Perform records and reports duties; order and take delivery of food and supplies.
• Report maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager.
• Maintain outstanding relationships with staff, guests and supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Professionalism

Food safety training

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

A Line Cook is responsible for a high level of consistent meals according to recipes and standards, always keeping a clean and sanitized work area and exhibiting impeccable food presentation and garnishing, leading to exceeding guest expectations and creating repeat business.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary misenplais to prepare menu for service
• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures
• Inform chef in advance of likely shortages
• Ensure the correct temperature of food
• Taste all food items for quality before serving
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
• Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms
• Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances
• Perform record keeping and reports generation duties
• Order and take delivery of food and supplies
• Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager
• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

Job Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
• Proper food safety training and certification as described by law
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• High level of professionalism

Location Hotel Indigo New Orleans

Req Number FOO-26-00217

This position is currently accepting applications.