Line Cook

First Hospitality; Weston (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their culinary team. This role is crucial for delivering exceptional dining experiences, where you'll prepare high-quality dishes while adhering to strict food safety standards. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, mastering food preparation techniques and contributing to a collaborative kitchen environment. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in a supportive and dynamic setting, with professional development and promotion opportunities from day one.

Benefits

Insurance Enrollment from Day 1

Paid Time Off from Day 1

Holiday Pay from Day 1

401(k) Enrollment after 30 Days

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of culinary experience required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food following recipes and standards.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Fryers

Broilers

Stoves

Food Processors

Mixers

Slicers

Ovens

Steam Tables

Tilt Kettles

Flat-Top Grills

Job description

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• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About This Job

Line cooks are essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience. Working with guidance from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, Line Cooks execute food preparation and presentation methods to create Instagram-worthy food presentations. The primary role of a Line Cook is to practice all safe food-handling methods, accurately and consistently prepare food, adapt to guest requests for modifications, and work quickly and efficiently to meet service time expectations.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
• Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
• Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
• Properly store all food products during and after use.
• Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
• Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat-top grills, etc.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
• Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• 1+ years of culinary experience
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Restaurants