Line Cook 2

Stonebridge Companies; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies in Montgomery, Texas is seeking a Line Cook 2 to prepare and cook food to hotel standards. The role supports breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and room service.

You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and work in a high-paced kitchen. A Safe Serve/Food Handler card is required, with the ability to stand long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent or 6 months to 1 year related experience.
• Ability to use cooking measurements and conversions.
• Safe Serve/Food Handler's Card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for shifts and set up stations.
• Cook according to designated recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and room service as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Safe Serve

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

City, State: Montgomery, Texas Title: Line Cook 2 Location: Montgomery, Texas FLSA: Non-Exempt Status: full-time Reports to: Executive Chef Pay Range: 16.50/ hour

The purpose of a Line Cook 2 is to prepare and cook food that is consistent with the hotel's standards and quality. A Line Cook operates under a chef in a restaurant or a food establishment. They will be responsible for carrying out the duties assigned by the Chef of the kitchen. This includes assisting with breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and room service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is knowledgeable of all menu items on scheduled shift (am/pm).
• Prepares all ingredients for the shift before service begins.
• Operates station in an efficient, safe manner.
• Practices serve-safe methods in preparing, cooking, holding and storing of all food items.
• Able to perform repetitive work.
• Knowledgeable of cooking procedures which mainly focuses on pantry items, prepping, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Responsible for producing excellent quality.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.
• Able to work in a high pace and hot environment.
• Keep workspace fully stocked.
• Able to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Proper handling, storage of all food items.
• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times.
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products.
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed.
• Uses proper knife skills.
• Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time, and observes work, break and meal periods in compliance with standards.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the dress code.
• Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES, WORK SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Other competencies may be required.

• Associate demonstrates a high QUALITY of work: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Provides the best possible service to clients and customers.
• Associate demonstrates acceptable PRODUCTIVITY standards: Meets or exceeds productivity standards. Produces adequate volume of work efficiently in a specific time.
• Associate demonstrates excellent CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Demonstrates the desire and ability to provide high quality service to both internal and external customers. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Associate demonstrates INITIATIVE: Asks for and offers help when needed. Includes appropriate people in decision-making.
• Associate demonstrates ACCOUNTABILITY for their job performance: Takes responsibility for own actions. Performs work with little or no supervision; works independently. Can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow up.
• Associate demonstrates exemplary DEPENDABILITY / RELIABILITY: Can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow up. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use cooking metrics and conversion methods for all cooking measurements.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Safe Serve/Food Handler's Card

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Kitchen environment - varying degrees in temperature
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals throughout the day
• Minimal to moderate noise levels consistent with hotel environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or 20 lbs of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time or during entire shift.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Company Culture and Values

We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values, which are Courage, Vigilance, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity, and Empowerment. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.