Line Cook

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Starkville in Mississippi seeks a Line Cook to prepare culinary delights for guests and hotel clientele. You will handle daily kitchen prep, maintain high quality food appearance, and ensure a safe, sanitary work environment in the pantry, fry stations, and other areas.

The role requires 3–6 months in a food/beverage setting, basic cooking skills, and English proficiency to communicate with management and guests. Competitive benefits and a team-focused atmosphere are offered.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience; culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Three to six months in a food/beverage services environment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Knowledge of preparing different cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English.
• Ability to communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, records, production and portion standards.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, ensuring not to prepare more than needed.
• Assemble multiple orders accurately and efficiently.
• Rotate perishable items and ensure proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine prep needs, and assist in buffet stocking.
• Help manage food costs, waste, and inventory.

Skills

English literacy

Team communication

Knife handling

Food safety

Kitchen prep

Education

High school or equivalent

Culinary certificate/degree (preferred)

Tools

Industrial ovens

Cooking ranges

Job description

## Line CookApplylocations: Hilton Garden Inn Starkville, Mississippiposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR108644# **COMPANY OVERVIEW**At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.**POSITION PROFILE**Prepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES*** Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.* Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.* Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order.* Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.* Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.* Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.* Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage.* Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** High school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.* Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.* Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.* Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.* Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.* Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.* Able to read, speak and understand English.* Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests**PHYSICAL DEMANDS*** Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.* Stand continuously for long periods of time.* Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets# # BENEFITS PACKAGE* Competitive Salary* Daily Pay!* Team Member Hotel Discount Program* Uniforms Provided for most positions* Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options* Paid PTO* 401k with employer match* Food and Beverage Discounts* Tuition Reimbursement