Line Cook: Banquet & Menu Prep Pro

Defoor Hospitality Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Defoor Hospitality Group in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled line cook / prep cook to efficiently prepare restaurant and banquet meals in a safe, sanitary kitchen, following menu specs and timing.

You will help prep components, plate dishes, set up stations, and maintain food quality while adhering to health regulations. This role requires teamwork, flexibility, and a strong work ethic to support events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation and kitchen sanitation.
• fine-grained knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team and supervisors.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintains food cost controls, methods, and procedures.
• Creates and develops menus and specials.
• Standardized portions used and is responsible for controlling of food cost.
• Ensure the preparation station and the kitchen is set up and stocked.
• Prepare simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces.
• Clean prep areas and take care of leftovers.
• Stock inventory and supplies.
• Cook menu items with the support of the kitchen staff.
• Maintains a system of cost controls.
• Prepares and sets up buffet lines and ensures that it is maintained.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation program and exercises proper use of equipment.
• Adhere to all Health Department rules and regulations.
• Aides in maintaining labor costs.
• Must be responsible for security of guests, fellow employees, and hotel assets.
• Must be CPR certified, MSDS trained.
• Must perform any other required duties as requested by the General Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Executive Chef, and Manager on Duty to aid in better operation of the hotel, restaurant, lounge, and service to the guests.
• Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, employee issues, etc.
• Immediately reports all guest issues to the Manager on Duty
• Must be in proper uniform at all times
• Report to the executive chef and follow instructions

Skills

Team collaboration

Food safety & sanitation

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Organized

Respectful conduct

Job description

Defoor Hospitality Group in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled line cook / prep cook to efficiently prepare restaurant and banquet meals in a safe, sanitary kitchen, following menu specs and timing.

You will help prep components, plate dishes, set up stations, and maintain food quality while adhering to health regulations. This role requires teamwork, flexibility, and a strong work ethic to support events and daily operations.