Line Cook (Full Time)

Indus Hospitality Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Hospitality Group is looking for a Line Cook to prepare food in a high-volume environment at Lila's, an exciting cocktail bar located in Rochester. The ideal candidate should have culinary training or 1-3 years of experience, and be able to ensure food safety while creating exceptional guest experiences. Join a team that values growth, loyalty, and innovation, as you contribute to memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience or culinary training.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for the restaurant, in-room dining, and catering.
• Follow food safety and handling policies.
• Monitor food quantity and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Associate's degree or culinary training

Job description

Lila’s, an exciting new cocktail bar, is seeking experienced bartenders to join our team. Located inside the Hampton Inn & Suites in the heart of the neighborhood of play, Lila’s offers a full bar and covered outdoor patio, making it a perfect spot to enjoy cocktails and small plates with friends and family. We are looking for candidates with experience as a cook in high-end, high-volume kitchens who are eager to create memorable guest experiences. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Join us at Lila's!

Indus Hospitality Group is committed to developing, empowering, and supporting our employees' success. Our core values are Growth, Loyalty, Respect, and Flexibility. We offer careers, not just jobs, and have grown significantly over the last four decades by supporting regional communities and economic development. We believe in teamwork, recognizing hard work, celebrating diversity, and fostering innovation.

Indus Hospitality Group owns and operates over 70 properties, mainly hotels and restaurants in the Rochester, Finger Lakes, and Western New York regions. Our team has received numerous awards, including the Dunkin’ Brands Rising Star of the Year, Hilton Worldwide Lighthouse Award, and TripAdvisor Awards for Excellence.

Job Title: Line Cook

Reports To: Executive Chef

Summary: Prepare food for the restaurant, in-room dining, and catering by performing various duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform opening and closing procedures according to checklists.
• Ensure food safety and handling policies are followed, including use-by dates and proper temperatures.
• Wash, peel, slice, portion, chop, mix, and store ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards.
• Portion and arrange food on serving dishes.
• Develop feature offerings for each service period.
• Monitor food quantity and quality to minimize waste.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Be knowledgeable about all menu items and answer questions from staff or guests.
• Assist in food prep for all kitchen stations.
• Check kitchen fixtures and equipment for proper operation and report issues.

Competencies:

Ideal candidates should demonstrate punctuality, adaptability, attention to detail, safety awareness, customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, decision-making, teamwork, integrity, confidentiality, and effective communication.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience: 1-3 years of related experience, or an Associate's degree or culinary training, or equivalent combination.

Qualifications: Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with accommodations as needed for disabilities.