Line Cook

Hotel Leveque; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hotel where you will play a vital role as a Line Cook, delivering exceptional dining experiences. Your culinary skills will shine as you prepare and present dishes that delight guests. Collaborate with a talented kitchen team, ensuring food safety and quality while contributing to a vibrant work environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to be part of a dynamic team in a boutique hotel setting. Enjoy the perks of insurance enrollment and paid time off from day one, along with discounts at worldwide destinations. If you are passionate about cooking and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1

Paid time off available from DAY 1

Holiday pay available from DAY 1

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of culinary experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food by following recipes and special instructions.
• Follow food safety standards and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Fryers

Broilers

Stoves

Food Processors

Mixers

Slicers

Ovens

Job description

Benefits:

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job…

Line cooks are essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience. Working with guidance from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, Line Cooks execute food preparation and presentation methods to create Instagram-worthy food presentations. The primary role of a Line Cook is to practice all safe food-handling methods, accurately and consistently prepare food, adapt to guest requests for modifications, and work quickly and efficiently to meet service time expectations.

What you’ll be doing…

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
• Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
• Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
• Properly store all food products during and after use.
• Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
• Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat-top grills, etc.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
• Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience & Education:

• 1+ years of culinary experience
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical Requirements:

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Surrounded by upscale shops, dining, and public art, our boutique hotel is a destination in Oklahoma City. Along Northwest Expressway near Interstate 44, we’re 15 minutes from downtown museums and attractions. Our outdoor pool features poolside service and cabana rental, and we offer indoor/outdoor meeting space for up to 300 people.