Line Cooks

The-American-Hotel-Atlanta-Downtown,-Tapestry-Collection-By-Hilton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Hotel discount

Uniforms provided

Health/dental/vision

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

F&B discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valor is seeking a culinary professional to prepare daily pantry items for guests and hotel clientele. You will follow recipes, set up stations, and ensure high quality and sanitary food production.

The role requires 3–6 months in food service, a high school diploma or culinary certificate preferred, and basic English. You will work with industrial ovens and ranges, maintain par levels, and support the kitchen team in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Three to six months in a food/beverage services environment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Manual coordination to handle food and containers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare culinary delights for guests and hotel clientele following recipes and standards.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary work environment and high quality of food appearance.
• Set up, rotate stock, check par levels, and assist in buffet preparation.
• Record usage and assist in controlling food costs and waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary basics

Food safety

Knife handling

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate

Tools

Industrial ovens

Cooking ranges

Safety equipment

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.POSITION PROFILEPrepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIESPrepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order.Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, 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. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage.Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESHigh school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.Able to read, speak and understand English. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guestsPHYSICAL DEMANDSAble to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.Stand continuously for long periods of time.Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outletsBENEFITS PACKAGECompetitive SalaryDaily Pay!Team Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms Provided for most positionsBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO401k with employer matchFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition Reimbursement