Line Cook - Flavor Architect for Night Shifts & Team

Accorhotel; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in Durham, NC is seeking a dedicated line cook to accurately and efficiently cook hot menu items, prepare components, and plate dishes with care.

You will work in a fast-paced, art-forward hospitality environment, collaborating with a tight-knit culinary team, and maintaining a clean workstation while assisting with prep and garnishing duties for optimal presentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and instructions.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Understands menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Able to work as part of a team focused on a common goal.
• Possesses and brings in the proper tools to do the job: microplanes, knives, honing steel, tongs, spatula, saucing and plating spoons (the restaurant provides any other necessary tools).
• Understands the importance of tasting and seasoning the food properly, no matter how simple the dish.
• Understands how to work with different forms of heat and cooking methods.
• Receives and applies criticism in a positive manner, even from fellow employees.
• Understands and has experience using different kinds of proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dry goods, spices, vinegars, etc.
• Actively learns through inquiry.
• Keeps a clean and organized work station before, during, and post service.
• Knows station set up and pars to assist sous chefs in ordering and writing prep lists for the next day.
• Able to identify product quality and freshness.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

microplanes

knives

honing steel

tongs

spatula

saucing spoons

Job description

21c Museum Hotels in Durham, NC is seeking a dedicated line cook to accurately and efficiently cook hot menu items, prepare components, and plate dishes with care.

You will work in a fast-paced, art-forward hospitality environment, collaborating with a tight-knit culinary team, and maintaining a clean workstation while assisting with prep and garnishing duties for optimal presentation.