Line Cook: Precision, Speed & Quality in a Busy Hotel Kitchen

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham, AL is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes for restaurant, pastry, or banquet kitchens by following recipes and chef directions to ensure accurate preparation and guest satisfaction.

This role requires maintaining cleanliness, proper food handling, and timely service, with strict sanitation and cost-control practices, daily taste panels, and teamwork to support kitchen operations in a high-volume

Qualifications

• Following recipes and directions from culinary supervisors and chefs.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the service line.
• Keeping records of production and leftovers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items according to recipe cards and directions provided by chefs and plate dishes in alignment with hotel use records to ensure consistency and meet guest expectations.
• Conduct sensory evaluations of all products before service to ensure only high-quality ingredients and correct recipes are utilized.
• Promptly report any substandard or low-quality products to the Supervisor or Chef to address and rectify issues.
• Maintain accurate timing and pace during service to ensure guests receive their food promptly and enjoy a seamless dining experience.
• Handle and store all equipment properly and keep the service line and related areas clean by following the 'clean as you go' policy.
• Ensure the workstation is efficiently set up before all meal functions to maximize productivity during food service.
• Store and handle food items properly to minimize waste and misuse, being mindful of food costs.
• Strive to serve guests only the highest quality products, reflecting the hotel's commitment to excellence.
• Conduct daily taste panels to ensure that all dishes are perfectly seasoned and appropriate to serve.
• Uphold strict standards of food sanitation and quality, including regular cleaning of equipment, mopping floors, and emptying trash.
• Monitor and maintain safe temperatures for hot holding and cold holding of food items, by state laws and food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper sanitation practices during meal periods, including promptly removing trash, dirty dishes, and equipment, and cleaning up spills.
• Be willing to perform any reasonable task assigned by Lead Cooks, culinary supervisors, or hotel managers to support kitchen operations effectively.
• Foster positive working relationships with all team members in the department and throughout the hotel, promoting teamwork and cooperation.

Education

High School or better in HS Diploma/GED.

Job description

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham, AL is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes for restaurant, pastry, or banquet kitchens by following recipes and chef directions to ensure accurate preparation and guest satisfaction.

This role requires maintaining cleanliness, proper food handling, and timely service, with strict sanitation and cost-control practices, daily taste panels, and teamwork to support kitchen operations in a high-volume