Line-Cook

The Firebrand Hotel; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Spa/restaurant/retail discounts

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Firebrand Hotel in downtown Whitefish seeks a Line-Cook to join our food and beverage team. Earn $21-$25 per hour DOE as you stock stations, prep ingredients, grill and sauté, and help keep the kitchen flowing.

We offer full-time, year-round employment with a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k) match, and company discounts at Averill Hospitality properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant experience.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Strong teamwork and hospitality mindset.

Responsibilities

• Stock and set up kitchen stations.
• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and sauces.
• Cook food items by grilling, sautéing, and other methods to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage to sanitation standards.
• Plate foods per senior chefs' guidance and ensure timely orders with servers.
• Keep equipment in good working condition and perform routine checks.
• Wash and clean kitchen and cooking equipment at end of shifts.
• Follow health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organized

Detail oriented

Team player

Strong communication

Guest-focused

Job description

The Firebrand, a boutique hotel in downtown Whitefish, is seeking a Line-Cook to work with our food and beverage team at $21-$25 hourly DOE. The kitchen needs you to prepare it and keep the food flowing.

All employees receive perks of $50 rooms at any of our properties, and discount rates at our spa, restaurant, and retail.

Our Company

Firebrand, an Averill Hospitality Hotel, is Downtown Whitefish, leisure and business destination. The Hotel is located at a main intersection in downtown Whitefish and 15 minutes from Whitefish Ski Resort. Our customer experience focuses on authentic Montana hospitality that creates lasting memories. The Hotel is one of several family-owned businesses under Averill Hospitality.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION PURPOSE:

As a line cook you will be responsible for stocking and setting up the station. Preparing food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces. Cooking food items by grilling, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards. Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquiring directions from supervisor and retaining information received.
• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
• Preparing food includes cleaning and cutting the ingredients, cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.
• Plating prepared foods based on senior chefs' guidance.
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
• Ensure all equipment is kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs.
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking equipment at the end of work shifts.
• Full understanding of, and follow, all regulations that pertain to health and safety.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Knowledge of Food and Beverage, Local and State Food Handling laws and procedures.
• Must be organized and detailed oriented.
• Must be a strong team player with a hospitality first mindset.
• Desire to provide phenomenal guest experiences, a passion for quality, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to foster cooperation.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work with a team of culinary professionals

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

• Preference for a previous cooking experience

Experience/ Licenses Or Certificates

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a restaurant or related field assets.

The Firebrand, part of Averill Hospitality, offers full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k) match, and company discounts at Averill Hospitality properties.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.