Line Cook

Aloft Nola; Storyville (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft Hotels is seeking a Line Cook for our Storyville kitchen. The role focuses on meal preparation and supporting assigned kitchen duties in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Responsibilities include planning and preparing dishes, maintaining food safety standards, assisting with inventory and ensuring guest satisfaction with timely service. Flexibility with early shifts is required to align with hotel restaurant and catering functions.

Qualifications

• Plan and prepare various food items for hotel restaurant and catering functions.
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
• Assist with quality and presentation, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Accommodate guests’ special requests.
• Maintain clean work area and practice 'clean as you go'.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• Accommodate guests’ special requests
• Maintain clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” policy
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed
• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area
• Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction
• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests
• Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory support

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Job description

Bring your personality, energy, and passion for hospitality to Aloft Hotels, proudly managed by HRI Hospitality. The cook is responsible for meal preparation and assigned kitchen duties.

JOB TITLE: Line Cook

JOB SUMMARY

The cook is responsible for meal preparation and assigned kitchen duties.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES

6:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. 3:30 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M.

JOB DUTIES

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• Accommodate guests’ special requests
• Maintain clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” policy
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed
• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area
• Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction
• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests
• Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned

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.