Line Cook

Dimension Hospitality, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision (HSA)

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with match

Job summary

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Line Cook at Intercontinental New Orleans 205 to deliver high-quality meals for à la carte, buffets and banquets. You will open and organize the kitchen, prepare service items, and maintain food safety and quality throughout shifts.

Responsibilities include cooking to order, learning menus, managing station setup, and ensuring a clean, safe work environment. Minimum 3 months’ cooking experience and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months cooking experience in a full-service restaurant or hotel.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Open the kitchen each morning by preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food for service.
• Prepare items for lunch service including sauces, soups, and buffet entrées, and transition from breakfast to lunch to dinner at the scheduled time.
• Rearrange the line and steam table for smooth luncheon service.
• Cook orders as received from waitstaff, ensuring promptness, accuracy, and quality.
• Learn and master menus, recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Store food properly in containers and at correct temperatures.
• Prepare only the quantity of food needed to meet business demands while maintaining freshness and quality.
• Support other kitchen departments by preparing food items as required.
• Prepare items in advance for the next shift and the following day as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Food safety

Under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Line Cook will deliver high-quality dining experiences by preparing food efficiently and consistently. This position ensures all dishes from à la carte orders to buffets, banquets, and hors d’oeuvres—are prepared to the highest standard while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

HOW YOU’LL SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE & FUTURE

• Open the kitchen each morning by preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary for service.
• Prepare items for lunch service including sauces, soups, and buffet entrées, and transition from breakfast to lunch to dinnerat the scheduled time.
• Rearrange the line and steam table for smooth luncheon service.
• Cook orders as received from waitstaff, ensuring promptness, accuracy, and quality.
• Learn and master menus, recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Store food properly in containers and at correct temperatures.
• Prepare only the quantity of food needed to meet business demands while maintaining freshness and quality.
• Support other kitchen departments by preparing food items as required.
• Prepare items in advance for the next shift and the following day as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, ensuring compliance with state, county, and company health and safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY STRENGTHS FOR SUCCESS

• Strong cooking skills and ability to follow recipes and presentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 months of cooking experience in a full-service restaurant or hotel required.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
• Company-paid disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with match

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

Category Culinary

Location Intercontinental New Orleans 205

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

EOE Statement

Number of Openings 1

EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

This position is currently accepting applications.