Line Cook-Full Time

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

Job summary

A hospitality group in Anchorage is recruiting a full-time Line Cook to prepare meals and maintain kitchen standards. Key responsibilities include following recipes, ensuring food quality, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of cooking experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a valid food handlers’ card. The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer contribution.

Qualifications

• At least one year of cooking experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to lift 20-40 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Ensure quality of items served and handle food allergy requests.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knowledge of kitchen cleanliness

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Teamwork

Food presentation

Handling food allergies

Education

Valid food handlers’ card

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

The Lakefront Anchorage hotel is recruiting for a full-time Line Cook to join our team. The Lakefront Anchorage Hotel features 248 rooms and three food and beverage outlets, and is located on the shores of Lake Spenard near Anchorage.

The role of the line cook is to prepare meals according to recipes and standards, prep meal portions, clean food, cook meals, and maintain a sanitized work area. We are seeking an individual with experience in the food service industry and a commitment to impeccable food presentation and garnishing, which helps impress guests and encourage repeat business while maintaining a clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all the food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, controls, portion, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• A Line Cook also assumes 100% responsibility for quality of the products that is served.
• Responsible for performing other related duties as assigned by the manager.
• Following proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Track and report any food waste.
• Properly handle, store and rotate all the products.
• Prepare dishes for costumers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Responsible for station set-up, breakdown, and all advance prep work.
• Keeping stations clean and well stocked with menu ingredients.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and sanitized.
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling.
• Communicates with management product deficiencies, equipment, and safety issues.

The successful applicant will

• At least one year of cooking experience, working as a team, in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of kitchen cleanliness.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to lift at least 20-40 pounds at a time on a regular basis.
• Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Prepare food in accordance with guest’s request and recipe standards.
• Patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Must have a valid food handlers’ card.
• Work as a productive team member by contributing positive energy.
• Perform the duties of the position in a safe manner.
• Be professional in all interactions with associates.

If you enjoy doing a variety of tasks in an environment that can go from relaxed to busy and takes pride in their work environment and recognized for the job you do then this job is for you!

Benefits

The Lakefront offers a very competitive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. Plus a 401k with an employer contribution.

Apply online at Millennium Anchorage Hotel careers.

• Millennium Hotels is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
• Millennium Hotel is a drug free workplace. We conduct pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks on all applicants after a job offer.
• Millennium Hotels participates in the electronic employment eligibility verification program commonly referred to as E-Verify.

This job posting is not intended to detail every aspect of your job or list every task you may perform. It is provided as a general overview of the responsibilities and skills required to do this job successfully.