Line Cook: Craft Memorable Dishes in a Community Kitchen

Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc.; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match 25%

Employee discounts

Free meals during shifts

Free employee parking

Job summary

Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team in New Mexico. You will prepare and cook menu items, maintain a clean workstation, and ensure proper food handling and sanitation to meet health standards.

The role requires at least 6 months of experience, knife skills, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, free meals during shifts, and opportunities for growth in our hospitality group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 months of cooking experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Current New Mexico Food Handler Certification required.
• Follow direction from chefs and kitchen leadership while maintaining a sense of urgency
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, push, pull and carry 30+ pounds.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout service.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen team members to ensure smooth service flow.
• Monitor food quality, portioning, and consistency across all dishes.
• Assist with station setup, breakdown, and daily prep as needed.
• Follow direction from chefs and kitchen leadership while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Support inventory management by properly labeling, rotating, and storing ingredients.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Fast-paced

Detail-oriented

Stamina

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team in New Mexico. You will prepare and cook menu items, maintain a clean workstation, and ensure proper food handling and sanitation to meet health standards.

The role requires at least 6 months of experience, knife skills, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, free meals during shifts, and opportunities for growth in our hospitality group.