Line Cook

Saint Vincent; New Orleans, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Job summary

Hotel Saint Vincent in New Orleans is seeking full-time or part-time Line Cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare and supervise food production, follow standard recipes, and maintain hygiene and sanitation standards in accordance with health regulations.

Responsibilities include inventory planning, proper food storage, daily production records, and coordinating staff meals for FOH & BOH under Chef de Cuisine guidance.

Qualifications

• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately.
• Experience working as part of a team in a kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, directions, and safety rules.
• Prior experience in fine dining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing or directing the preparation of food using established procedures.
• Determining amount of food and supplies required to meet production needs.
• Complying with sanitation, health, and hygiene standards.
• Storing food safely and marking dates per FIFO rules.
• Maintaining daily production records and clean work areas.
• Preparing all food to standard recipes and diet orders.
• Completing temperature logs before service.
• Reporting equipment repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Creating and executing staff meals for FOH & BOH daily.

Skills

Basic communication skills

Organizational skills

Accuracy and speed

Team player

Follow directions

Fine dining experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hotel Saint Vincent Nola - New Orleans, LA 70130Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Hospitality - HotelHotel Saint Vincent is looking for full-time and part-time Line Cooks!

Cooks prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures, and following all given recipes and guidelines given by Chef and Management. Ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing or directing the preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems
• Determining amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensuring availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation; serving or ensuring proper serving of food for tray line or dining room
• Complying with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observing proper food preparation and handling techniques
• Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items according to the rules of FIFO (first in first out)
• Maintaining daily production records
• Keeping work area neat and clean at all times; cleaning and maintaining equipment used in food preparation
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portioning food for serving
• Completing food temperature log before service

Supportive Function:

• Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned
• Creating and executing Staff meals for FOH & BOH every day as assigned by Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Ability to provide top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff.
• Does high-quality work while unsupervised.
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Able to work in a busy restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
• Ability to work as a team member
• Follows directions and instructions
• Experience in fine dining is a plus!