Line Cook

Lodging Dynamics; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodging Dynamics in Park City, UT, is seeking a professional cook responsible for food preparation, line cooking, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness to meet health standards.

You will work with team members, follow recipes, monitor inventory, and ensure timely service while upholding hotel policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of professional cooking experience.
• Food service permit as required by local or state government.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional appearance and wear the required uniform.
• Maintain open and effective communication with team members and management.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Adhere to safety and emergency procedures and health standards.
• Complete required company training/compliance courses.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the front line is clean, stocked, and food is properly stored and rotated.
• Cook and prepare food according to recipes and menus.
• Inventory food, supplies, and equipment; order as needed.
• Direct and assist kitchen staff during meal preparation and service.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1-2 years of professional cooking experience

Food service permit

Job description

Job Duties:

• Attendance is a key component of this position.
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with Company standards; wears the appropriate uniform or attire.
• Maintains open and effective communication with team members and management.
• Attends and participates in team meetings.
• Adheres to established safety and emergency procedures and protocols, this includes Company, federal, and state specific regulations and guidelines.
• Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned.
• Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensures front line is completely broken down at the end of the shift, ensuring all food is stored properly and that all equipment is cleaned and maintained up to all health standards and established hotel policies regarding kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensures the front line is set up effectively, ensuring all menu products are adequately stocked.
• Rotates food products to preserve quality and control waste following the first in and first out.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, safe and sanitary work station which meets health standards and established hotel policies regarding kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Check AM and PM checklists to determine what kind and how much food to prepare.
• Assures all food products are properly labeled and dated.
• Cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipe.
• Cooks foods in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served.
• Inventories food, supplies and equipment weekly.
• Orders kitchen supplies as needed.
• Ensures all temp logs and waste logs are maintained daily.
• Directs personnel assisting in preparation and serving of meals.
• Receives, dates, and examines foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Properly stores foods in designated areas following wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Advises supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and tracking inventory as required.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and franchise requirements.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.
• Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

What we're looking for:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 years of professional cooking experience
• Food service permit as required by local or state government agency