Line Cook

Hotel Lucine; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Lucine in Salem, MA is seeking a Line Cook to prepare food items, follow recipes, and maintain quality and presentation standards. You will manage your station, assist with inventory, and collaborate with the team to ensure guest satisfaction during busy periods.

This position requires physical stamina, compliance with sanitation codes, and a commitment to safety in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. Previous line cook experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Know and comply with kitchen and restaurant safety and emergency procedures
• Maintain high levels of food quality and safety
• Handle and store food in a sanitary manner in accordance with sanitation codes; date and rotate product; follow storage guidelines for raw food; use first in, first out procedures
• Follow recipe cards, formulas and plate specification to provide consistency and uniformity in all meals
• Receive orders from POS and prepare meals as requested by the customer (timing orders to come up at the proper time - serving hot food hot, cold foods cold, while ensuring guest satisfaction)
• Garnish plates; Prepare meals in accordance with established portion and quality control standards
• Prepare and control food usage in order to minimize waste and control food costs (cost conscious)
• Prepare food as directed for banquets (per function contract), dining room, and or in-room dining
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards within the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local health board inspection and brand standards; maintain at all times a well-organized and sanitary cooking environment
• Set up, break down and keep work stations clean and organized at all times for the safety of all employees; including but not limited to steam table, sandwich cooler, reach-ins, grill & broiler area, fryolators, salad bar, hot buffet and sink basins
• Advise the Executive Chef of low inventory items and performs receiving and inventory duties as specified products for next shift
• Assistant Dishwasher as needed

Job description

A Line Cook prepares food items, follows recipes, and ensures quality and presentation standards are met. They maintain a clean and organized work station, manage inventory, and collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.

Job Duties:

• Know and comply with kitchen and restaurant safety and emergency procedures
• Maintain high levels of food quality and safety
• Handle and store food in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with sanitation codes; date and rotate product; follow storage guidelines for raw food; use first in, first out procedures
• Follow recipe cards, formulas and plate specification to provide consistency and uniformity in all meals
• Receive orders from POS and prepare meals as requested by the customer (timing orders to come up at the proper time - serving hot food hot, cold foods cold, while ensuring guest satisfaction.)
• Garnish plates Prepare meals in accordance with established portion and quality control standards
• Prepare and control food usage in order to minimize waste and control food costs (cost conscious)
• Prepare food as directed for banquets (per function contract), dining room, and or in-room dining
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards within the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local health board inspection and brand standards; maintain at all times a well-organized and sanitary cooking environment
• Set up, break down and keep work stations clean and organized at all times for the safety of all employees; including but not limited to steam table, sandwich cooler, reach-ins, grill & broiler area, fryolators, salad bar, hot buffet and sink basins
• Advise the Executive Chef of low inventory items and performs receiving and inventory duties as specified products for next shift
• Assistant Dishwasher as needed

Work is performed in a hotel environment. This position is physically demanding as it requires extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Moderate to frequent levels of computer keying using both hands, and viewing material on a computer screen. Extended workdays may be required to accomplish tasks and meet workload demands during peak periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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