Line Cook Lead

The Madison Concourse Hotel; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee parking

Free employee meal

Discounted hotel rooms

401-K matching

Paid time off

Cash advance: early access to earned$

Discounts on rooms at properties in US

Pet insurance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Madison Concourse Hotel on West Dayton Street, Madison, WI, is seeking a Lead Line Cook with 3+ years of line cook experience. You’ll oversee pantry, sauté and broiler, lead shifts, coach junior staff and ensure top quality and safety on the line, while preparing meals alongside the team.

Starting pay is $25/hour with a typical 2pm-11pm schedule, weekends and holidays required. Benefits and growth opportunities available as part of a full-time, on-site kitchen team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of line cook experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation and temperature standards.
• Clear, calm communication, even when the board is full.
• Patience and willingness to teach.
• Good judgment and attention to quality.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prep soups, sauces and specials and contribute daily menu creativity.
• Handle meat and fish fabrication and cook to correct temperatures.
• Accommodate special requests to satisfy guests.
• Coordinate workflow, station coverage and daily priorities with the Chef.
• Coach less experienced cooks on recipes and equipment.
• Maintain standards for quality, safety, sanitation and uniforms.
• Run opening and closing procedures and keep areas clean.

Skills

Line cook experience

Food safety

Clear communication

Teaching/mentorship

Quality focus

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

The Madison Concourse Hotel
1 West Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53703, USA

Description

We’re looking for an experienced line cook who brings both strong skills and steady leadership to every shift. As our Lead Line Cook, you’ll work pantry, sauté and broiler while serving as the go-to person on the line during your shifts. You’ll help keep the kitchen running smoothly, support newer cooks, and hold the line to our quality standards, all while cooking right alongside the team.

Starting Pay: $25/hour

Typical Schedule: 2pm-11pm, weekends and holidays required.

What You'll Do:

On the line

• Prep soups, sauces and specials, and bring creativity to the daily menu
• Handle meat and fish fabrication and cook proteins to the correct temperatures
• Accommodate special requests to keep guests happy

As shift lead

• Coordinate workflow, station coverage and daily priorities set by the Chef
• Coach less experienced cooks on recipes, techniques and equipment
• Keep the team on track with standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, uniforms and phone use
• Spot issues early and flag them to kitchen leadership

Keeping it tight

• Run opening and closing procedures
• Maintain proper storage, rotation and labeling on the front line
• Keep stations, equipment and work areas clean and sanitized

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of line cook experience (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation and temperature standards
• Clear, calm communication, even when the board is full
• Patience and willingness to teach
• Good judgment and a sharp eye for quality
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Perks & Benefits
We hire the most highly qualified people available and provide a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Free employee parking
• Free employee meal
• Discounted hotel rooms
• 401-K matching retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Cash Advance: Get the money you've already earned from work before your paycheck arrives! Available as early as your first shift.
• Up to 30% off hotel rooms at Great Wolf Resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Pet Insurance for all employees
• A vibrant and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and celebrates your contributions!

Full-time positions also offer:

• Vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and short term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Additional life insurance policy

Qualified applicants must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. The Madison Concourse Hotel is a drug-free workplace.

Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for all team members. We are an equal opportunity employer as defined by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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