Line Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Northwest Conference Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment DAY 1

Paid time off DAY 1

Holiday pay DAY 1

401(k) enrollment after 30 days

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development and promotion

Job summary

First Hospitality is seeking a Line Cook for Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Northwest Conference Center to help deliver high-quality meals under the guidance of the Executive Chef. The role focuses on precise food preparation, adherence to safety standards, and efficient service to meet guest expectations.

You will work closely with kitchen staff, follow recipes, and contribute to a professional, guest-focused dining experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and instructions.
• Follow all food safety standards by date marking and proper temperature control.
• Initiate preparation of foods based on anticipated needs.
• Store all food products properly during and after use.
• Assist in food control to reduce waste.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment (fryers, stoves, ovens, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support team as scheduled and learn processes.

Skills

Culinary experience

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

What's in it for you…

• 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!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• 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

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Source: Hospitality Online