Line Cook

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company is seeking a Line Cook to maintain food production and quality control. Responsibilities include preparing food items, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to safety standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to exceptional service.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Room Discounts

Employee Food & Beverage Discounts

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 years of cooking experience, especially broiler cooking.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Maintains cleanliness of refrigeration, equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Ensures a safe work environment by following safety rules.

Skills

Food Handling

Cooking

Sanitation Standards

Basic Math Skills

Basic English Proficiency

Job description

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Driftwood Hospitality Management's company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. The company is renowned for its fully integrated approach to hospitality services, all with outstanding client service. Our team comprises the best talent in the hospitality industry, from every employee, position, and hotel.

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production, and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared on the front-line station.

Essential Job Functions

This description summarizes primary responsibilities and qualifications. The hotel operates 24/7, so operational demands may require shift variations.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
• Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and guest checks, ensuring product consistency; involves transporting heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only high-standard food items for all menu preparations.
• Checks and controls proper storage, portion control, especially for specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality.
• Maintains cleanliness of refrigeration, equipment, storage, and work areas to comply with health regulations.
• Maintains logs for cooling, heating, and temperature controls.
• Adheres to company policies, safety, and security procedures.
• Knows fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Uses protective equipment and reports unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Ensures a safe work environment by following safety rules.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance as per the team member handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned; assists other kitchen staff as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Preferably 2 years of cooking experience, especially broiler cooking.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, and guest relations.
• Good knowledge of broiler and sauté cooking fundamentals.
• Understanding of sanitation standards and operation of kitchen equipment.
• Basic math skills for recipes and portion sizes.
• Basic English proficiency for communication and instructions.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment.

Physical Demands

• Lift or move goods up to 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity for kitchen tools and equipment.
• Work within extreme temperatures and confined spaces.
• Perform frequent physical movements including bending, twisting, standing, and walking.

Benefits

• 401(k), Dental, Disability, Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program
• Room and Employee Food & Beverage Discounts

EEO Statement: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to diversity and inclusion, an equal opportunity employer.

Other Details

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Hiring Rate: $16.00

Application

Apply now to join our team as a Line Cook.