Line Cook — Elevate Dishes, Grow Toward Sous Chef

The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits

Employee Wellness Program

Educational/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

The Dalmar Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare food items in accordance with recipes, production, and portion standards, ensuring quality and consistency for guests.

You will begin items prepared ahead of time, rotate perishables, check pars, and set up the line; maintain equipment, follow safety procedures, and support management with cost controls and waste reduction. This role offers growth toward leadership positions.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of line cook experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Begin food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate per company standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set-up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on the next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover and date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss and usage per company standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen tools and equipment.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Food prep experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Dalmar Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare food items in accordance with recipes, production, and portion standards, ensuring quality and consistency for guests.

You will begin items prepared ahead of time, rotate perishables, check pars, and set up the line; maintain equipment, follow safety procedures, and support management with cost controls and waste reduction. This role offers growth toward leadership positions.