Line Cook - Part Time

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k option

Employee discounts

DailyPay on-demand pay

Refer a friend bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Harraseeket Inn & Event House in Freeport, Maine is seeking a part-time Line Cook to join our back-of-house team. This 20–30 hour per week role requires ServSafe certification, strong teamwork, and the ability to follow recipes and safety standards.

You will prepare meals to order, manage portions, accommodate allergen requests, and help with inventory and kitchen sanitation. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced hotel dining operation with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related kitchen role.
• Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Part-time schedule: 20–30 hours per week; mornings, afternoons, evenings; weekends/holidays.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items to order following recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Accommodate guest allergies while maintaining standards of taste and quality.
• Coordinate food orders to ensure timely delivery to tables.
• Handle and store food safely and sanitarily per codes.
• Set up, break down, and clean all cook areas and equipment.
• Maintain portion control and quality; minimize waste and manage costs.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and organized; ensure sanitation meets standards.
• Assist with inventory and receiving as needed.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and report injuries.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Food safety

Education

Culinary arts education

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

• Location 162 Main St,Freeport, ME, 04032,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $26.00 / Hour

• Name Bridget Conley
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

We are seeking a dynamic, professional Line Cook to join our team at Harraseeket Inn & event House. This is a Part Time position located in Freeport, Maine. This role requires individuals who are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to upholding our high standards of guest satisfaction, cleanliness, and service.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, professional Line Cook to join our team at Harraseeket Inn & event House. This is a Part Time position located in Freeport, Maine. This role requires individuals who are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to upholding our high standards of guest satisfaction, cleanliness, and service.

Summary

Work Performed

As part of the back of house team, the Line Cook is responsible for helping the Executive Chef and other kitchen team members plan, prepare and produce all food items. Must be able to carry out the production of all dishes according to the prescribed recipes and specifications and ensure that the portion size and quality of the dishes are in line with the hotel’s standards.

• Prepare high-quality food items to order while exceeding guests’ expectations by following recipe, temperature, and presentation guidelines
• Ensure special guest requests are accommodated with any specific/allergy information while delivering the same high-quality standards
• Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to the table
• Handle and store food in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with sanitation codes
• Set up, break down, and clean cook areas, including but not limited to steam table, sandwich cooler, reach-ins, grill & broiler area, fryolators, salad sections, and sink basins
• Prepare meals in accordance with established portion and quality control standards
• Prepare and controls food usage in order to minimize waste and control food costs
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local health board inspection and brand standards. One ServSafe employee must be on staff at all times.
• Advise the Executive Chef of low inventory items and performs receiving and inventory duties as specified
• Responsible for complying with appropriate meal checklist, rotating foods properly while maintaining an adequate supply of needed products for next shift
• Prepares food for banquets as specified by function contracts
• Keep workstations and equipment clean, organized, and in good working order
• Assist dishwasher as needed
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2 or more full years employment experience in a related position
• Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location
• ServSafe Certification
• Hours required: Part Time 20-30 hours per week for Morning (AM);Afternoon (PM);Evening;Must be flexible;Weekends/ Holidays
• Knowledge of kitchen and restaurant safety and emergency procedures
• Ability to work well with others (i.e. interacts appropriately with guests and staff)
• Ability to follow instructions, complete tasks safely and efficiently, and communicate effectively
• Ability to maintain speed in meal production while ensuring high quality food
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures and immediately report injuries to their manager or manager on duty

Additional Preferred Skills/Qualities

• Culinary arts education preferred

Compensation

$22 - $26 Hourly

• Optional 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts at participating hotels
• Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
• Refer a friend - get paid extra when they join our team!
• Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
• Opportunities to grow - one of the fastest-growing hotel companies

About Giri Hotels

Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.

We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another.

You are right for the team if you are:

• Happy - nice to be around and friendly
• Humble - willing to learn
• Helpful - team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive

Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.

Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.