Line Cook

Hilton Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

HRI Hospitality is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare items, season and garnish dishes, and ensure soups and sauces meet quality standards.

You will maintain a clean, orderly cooking area, manage daily inventory, and uphold safety standards for staff and guests while performing additional kitchen duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary arts coursework or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1–3 years experience as a line cook or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items and maintain item temperatures.
• Season and garnish dishes.
• Prepare soups and sauces.
• Keep cooking area clean and orderly.
• Maintain inventory and order food items daily.
• Ensure safety and security of employees and guests.
• Monitor performance relative to local competition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen equipment

Reading/writing instructions

PPE knowledge

Creative cooking

Production lists reading

Record keeping

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts courses or equivalent

Job description

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management. We’re here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their former glory as well as new build projects that become the center of their vibrant urban community, we take it to the next level. We are looking for people to join our team that share in the passion for warm welcomes and creating an unforgettable experience for our guests. With a wide array of brands in exciting locations, HRI Hospitality is the destination to set course for growing your career!

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management. We’re here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their former glory as well as new build projects that become the center of their vibrant urban community, we take it to the next level. We are looking for people to join our team that share in the passion for warm welcomes and creating an unforgettable experience for our guests. With a wide array of brands in exciting locations, HRI Hospitality is the destination to set course for growing your career!

Where You’ll Make an Impact

• Responsible for preparation of items and maintaining the temperature of the items.
• Responsible for seasoning and garnishing food.
• Responsible for preparing all soups and sauces.
• Responsible for keeping the cooking area clean and in an orderly state.
• Maintaining inventory and ordering food items on a daily basis.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition as warranted.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed

• Ability to use all kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to read and write basic instructions.
• Knowledge of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to be creative with cooking and food preparation.
• Ability to Read and interpret production lists, menus, and Banquet event orders.
• Ability to complete accurate record keeping.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.

Qualifications: Must-Haves

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary arts courses or the equivalent experience.
• One (1) – three (3) years’ experience as a line of restaurant cook.
• You will be exposed to an alcohol and smoking environment and must be able to work in such environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach while carrying food product, equipment, trash/waste weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry, deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a scheduled shift.
• Ability to work around 500 degree ovens and work within 40 degree walk-in refrigerators.
• Ability to stand and walk continually throughout a 10 hr. shift.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements.

We offer many benefits for full-time employees such as medical, dental, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, discounted hotel stays, and more.