Line Cook - Conner's Kitchen + Bar

ZMC Hotels; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Discounts on hotel rooms

Leadership development

Job summary

ZMC Hotels is looking for a dedicated Line Cook to join their hospitality team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The ideal candidate will mentor junior staff, manage food preparation, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

This position offers full-time associates medical and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) plans, and discounts on hotel accommodations. If you have basic cooking skills and a passion for high-quality service, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking and preparation equipment.
• Basic skills in sautéing, broiling, frying, and other cooking techniques.
• Ability to stand and move quickly for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and collaborate with Senior Line Cooks and apprentices.
• Utilize company procedures and ensure all recipes are followed.
• Check freshness of foods and manage guest feedback.

Skills

Cooking skills

Knowledge of cooking equipment

Ability to work at a fast pace

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Mentor and collaborate with Senior Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards along with daily preparation and production of their food outlet.
• Utilize company F&B procedures as well as health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients, ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
• Be aware of all guest feedback scores and conspire for positive influence on rankings.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• The Line Cook must have knowledge of all cooking and preparation equipment.
• Basic cooking skills, ie: sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, breakfast cookery, etc.
• Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time.

What you can look forward to

• Medical and dental insurance for full‑time associates.
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover.
• Complimentary wellness tools.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• 401(k).
• Leadership development.
• Discounts on hotel rooms and on property dining.