Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Banquet Prep

Appone; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Line Cook to prepare all orders in accordance with business demands and supervisor guidelines, including à la carte, buffets, banquets, salad bars, and hors d'oeuvres. The role requires promptly starting the line each morning and maintaining quality, temperature control, and station cleanliness.

You will learn menus, recipes, and presentation, ensure proper storage, and assist with transfers between shifts while upholding health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 months cooking experience at a full-service restaurant or hotel.

Responsibilities

• Open each morning preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary to start serving.
• Prepare all items for lunch; sauces, soups, buffet entrees, and switch over from breakfast to lunch at the assigned time.
• Rearrange the line and steam table to facilitate luncheon cooking and service.
• Prepare all orders as turned in by waiting staff and ensure all orders are cooked quickly and according to order; also ensure that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Cook only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.
• Prepare all food needed by other kitchen departments which is best prepared by this department.
• Prepare all food for the next shift and for the following day as required and directed by the Supervisor.
• Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned by the leader

Skills

Cooking

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Line Cook to prepare all orders in accordance with business demands and supervisor guidelines, including à la carte, buffets, banquets, salad bars, and hors d'oeuvres. The role requires promptly starting the line each morning and maintaining quality, temperature control, and station cleanliness.

You will learn menus, recipes, and presentation, ensure proper storage, and assist with transfers between shifts while upholding health and safety regulations.