Stable Café Line Cook - Reserve

BWM Biltmore Workforce Management; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Biltmore is seeking a Line Cook to prepare hot food and pantry items for dining, banquet, and à la carte service. The role emphasizes quality, consistency, and timely guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has culinary training or experience in fine dining, strong knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work with a team while following recipes and directions from chefs. This is an on-site position with opportunities to grow within a landmark hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; culinary training or certifications preferred.
• 1+ year of related culinary experience in a full-service restaurant; fine dining experience preferred.
• Commitment to guest satisfaction and high dining standards.
• Knowledge of food sanitation; SERV Safe certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and execute recipes; work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and ensure equipment is clean and safe.
• Prepare hot and pantry items; support banquet and buffet production as needed.
• Follow recipes and presentations to ensure consistent quality.
• Coordinate with chefs to develop menus and plating designs.
• Work collaboratively with team to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Guest service

Food safety

Team player

Time management

Recipe execution

Self-motivation

Initiative

Problem solving

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training/certifications preferred

Tools

SERV Safe certification

Cooking line experience

Job description

Job Description

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing food products that represent Biltmore’s standards for all dining, banquet and a la carte services. Cook II's are generally charged with a la carte line work, hot food and pantry preparation, as well as banquet and buffet production. The success of this position will be measured by guest satisfaction, cleanliness, organization, product quality, consistency and timeliness of service.

Requirements

• High school diploma. Culinary training and/or certifications preferred.
• At least one year of related culinary experience in a full-service restaurant. The ideal candidate will have had two years of prior experience in a fine dining/upscale dining environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing world class guest service and stellar dining experiences.
• Knowledge of food sanitation procedures. SERV Safe certification preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team dynamic environment with time sensitivities and production deadlines.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Read and execute recipes.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Take initiative and be proactive where appropriate.
• Exercise good judgment and creatively problem solve as necessary.
• Be professional in both appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Experience on a cooking line (fry, grill, sauté', etc. ) is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit, stand, bend, push, pull, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis for periods of up to 10 hours a day.
• Abe to work effectively in a kitchen environment with occasional extremes in temperature (heat, cold, humidity) for an extended period of time.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain a clean and well organized work area and participates in ensuring all equipment is properly cleaned, maintained and in safe, good working order.
• Double check daily forecasts to prepare and set up properly.
• Accountable for proper rotation, storage, and dating of all food items.
• Cross-train on all lines to provide backup assistance as needed.
• Train on stewarding equipment to provide assistance as needed.
• Responsible for communicating effectively and professionally with fellow co-workers and supervisors within area of responsibility and within other property locations.
• Work closely with chefs to develop menus and plating designs, ordering of food items, inventories and food controls, and participate in the training of Cook I and stewards in accordance to department standards.
• Be a team player; top candidates will have proven teamwork abilities while operating in a fast paced kitchen environment; the ability to work cohesively with a team, accept and respond appropriately to feedback and prioritize duties are a measure of success in this position.

Biltmore is interested in people who strive for excellence; who are committed to working together, supporting each other, and sharing a sense of stewardship to protect this special place. Our employees shape and enrich extraordinary experiences for guests, using judgment and skills based on our Vanderbilt-inspired legacy of hospitality. We invite you to join our dedicated team.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the result of a security background check, reference checks, and—for certain positions—a drug screen, a physical examination, credit report, and/or driving record report prior to the commencement of employment.