Line Cook | Durham Marriott City Center

Shaner Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Hotels in Durham, NC, part of the Durham Marriott City Center team, is seeking a line cook to plan, prep, and execute menu items with precision and care. The role requires standing for long periods and maintaining sanitation across all kitchen areas.

Candidates should have proven line cook experience, strong attention to detail, and relevant culinary and food safety certifications. Join a dynamic team in a leading hospitality company known for excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification and food safety certification preferred.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition. Safe food handling certificate preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Skills

Line cook experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Culinary certification

Food safety certification

Sanitation knowledge

Baking techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification

Food safety certification

Job description

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.


• Creates and designs new and unique menu items.


• Assists the Executive Chef in the establishment of department budgets and the adherence to budget guidelines.


• Ensure that all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to hotel standards.


• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the culinary preventative maintenance programs.


• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the kitchen areas, associates, and guests.

Responsibilities

Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or relevant role.


• Great attention to detail and creativity.


• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification and food safety certification preferred.


• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition. Safe food handling certificate preferred.


• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.


• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions.

About the Team

Shaner Hotels is excited to offer an exceptional career opportunity at the Durham Marriott City Center, located in the heart of historic downtown Durham, North Carolina. Connected to the 44,000-square-foot Durham Convention Center and adjacent to the renowned Carolina Theatre, our hotel is perfectly situated in one of the city's most vibrant business and entertainment districts.

Just minutes from Duke University, our 190-room Marriott provides an outstanding environment for hospitality professionals looking to launch or advance their careers. As part of the Shaner Hotels family, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while building valuable skills with one of the hospitality industry's leading owner-operators and management companies.

Whether you're beginning your hospitality journey or taking the next step in your career, the Durham Marriott City Center offers a dynamic workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of an award-winning organization dedicated to excellence.

About Us

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.

We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.

Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

Job Info

• Job Identification 236830


• Posting Date 09/23/2026, 08:15 PM


• Locations 201 Foster St, Durham, NC, 27701, US (On-site)


• Job Schedule Full time


• Full Time or Part Time Full-Time/Part-Time