Line Cook

HVMG; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

HVMG is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals in accordance with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines. You’ll work with the culinary team to ensure timely, safe, and delicious food service for guests in a fast-paced kitchen.

Eligible to work in the United States and able to read product labels. The role offers flexible scheduling, healthcare benefits, PTO, and opportunities for career growth across our nationwide portfolio.

Qualifications

• Hotel/culinary experience is a plus.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read product labels and communicate with guests.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Be the culinary talent behind our hotel's dining experiences, preparing delicious meals.
• Prepare menu items, ensure food safety and quality standards, and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Report to the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• A cook role can lead to progression to line cook, sous chef, or executive chef.

Skills

Culinary skills

Education

A combination of education and experience

Job description

Cook

As a Cook,you will prepare high-quality meals in accordance with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines. You’ll work closely with the culinary team to ensure timely, safe, and delicious food service for guests. This role requires attention to detail, efficiency, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the culinary talent behind our hotel's exceptional dining experiences, preparing delicious and fresh meals that delight our guests.
• Your daily tasks will include preparing menu items, ensuring food safety and quality standards, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• You will report to the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• A career as a cook can lead to opportunities as a line cook, sous chef, or even executive chef within the hospitality industry.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A combination of education and experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellenceby showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, \"This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field.\"
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.