Line Cook - Part Time

TKO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DELAWARE LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Room Discounts

Other Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

TKO Employment Services Delaware LLC is hiring a line cook for Hyatt Place Hyatt House Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA 18106. You will prepare meals to recipe standards and keep a clean, organized workstation while following food safety guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience, with flexibility to work holidays and weekends. You must be able to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Flexibility to work holidays and weekends.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Begin food items that are prepared ahead of time, avoiding over-preparation.
• Date and rotate perishables, keep at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use; set up, note shortages.
• Return unused items to storage; cover and date perishables.
• Assist in controlling food cost and waste per standards.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen tools and equipment.
• Follow MSDS and OSHA safety guidelines; wear protective equipment.

Skills

Food safety standards

Effective communication

Kitchen workflow

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hyatt Place Hyatt House Lehigh Valley - Allentown, PA 18106

A line cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to recipes and quality standards in a timely manner. They work alongside other kitchen staff, communicating effectively to ensure smooth operations during service. Additionally, line cooks maintain a clean and organized workstation while adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Team Member Benefits:

• Hotel Room Discounts across multiple brands
• Other Supplemental Benefits

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Begin food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate per standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set-up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover and date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss and usage per standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen tools and equipment.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Job descriptions and responsibilities are subject to change depending on business needs.