Line Cook

Hawley; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawley is seeking a hardworking Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare hot and cold dishes, follow recipes, and ensure meals meet safety standards while supporting service timelines.

Ideal candidates have at least high school diploma or GED, one year in food service, and strong communication. Culinary training is a plus; ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required, with attention to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Formal culinary training a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food (entrees, soups, salads, etc.) following established recipes for all meal services and special events
• Cleans work areas and all equipment used in food preparation
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices
• Restocks food supplies and takes inventory when required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

One year of relevant experience

Able to lift heavy objects

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal culinary training

Job description

Description

Our commitment to excellent guest services is what drives us, and we are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share our passion for ensuring our guests have an exceptional experience while staying with us. We are currently looking for a hardworking and motivated individual to join our restaurant team. The Line Cook prepares food that meets current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations by following established policies and procedures and ensures that safe and high-quality food service is provided at all times. The Line Cook prepares all items needed for service, from chopping vegetables to making sauces and butchering meat, and may be asked to prepare items for another station or special event.

The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and one-year prior experience in a food service setting. Additional culinary training/coursework highly desired. He or she must be committed to the customers, reliable to his or her co-workers, and be a self-motivated, organized, and detailed individual. Effective oral and written skills, good time management skills, and professional dress, speech, and behavior are all required for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares hot and cold food (entrees, soups, salads, etc.) following established recipes for all meal services and special events
• Cleans work areas and all equipment used in food preparation
• Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices
• Restocks food supplies and takes inventory when required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma preferred
• One year of relevant experience
• Formal culinary training a plus
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays