Line Cook | Jacksonville Beach Springhill Suites

Shaner Hotels; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Hotels in the Town of Florida, New York, is looking for a Line Cook responsible for designing unique menu items and ensuring the quality of food service. The role requires adherence to health and safety regulations and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate has experience in a similar position, a high school diploma, and preferably culinary and food safety certifications. A flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or relevant role.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create and design new and unique menu items.
• Ensure food is prepared per hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Food preparation techniques

Sanitation principles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification

Food safety certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Creates and designs new and unique menu items.
• Assists the Executive Chef in the establishment of department budgets and the adherence to budget guidelines.
• Ensure that all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to hotel standards.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the culinary preventative maintenance programs.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the kitchen areas, associates, and guests.

Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification and food safety certification preferred.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition. Safe food handling certificate preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions.