Job Summary: The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to the hotel’s standards and quality. Working under the supervision of a chef, the Line Cook assists in various areas, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and room service, while ensuring a high level of food consistency and safety. 

Essential Functions and Duties: 

• Prepares all ingredients for the shift before service begins, ensuring readiness. 

• Operates the cooking station efficiently and safely, following hotel standards. 

• Prepares food items according to designated recipes and quality standards. 

• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation standards at all times. 

• Practices safe food handling, preparation, cooking, and storage methods. 

• Produces high-quality food, with a focus on pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. 

• Manages guest orders in a friendly and timely manner. 

• Inspects all food visually before sending it from the kitchen. 

• Ensures workspace is fully stocked and follows opening and closing procedures. 

• Handles and stores all food items properly, following safety standards. 

• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed. 

• Follows written or verbal instructions from the Chef or supervisor.

• Assists in setting up banquet tables and chairs.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

Required Experience, Education, and Skills: 

• Associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training. 

• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods, including pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. 

• Ability to use cooking metrics and conversion methods for measurements. 

• Ability to follow recipes and instructions, ensuring consistency in quality. 

• Experience in high-paced kitchen environments. 

• Safe Serve/Food Handler’s certification required. 

• Excellent time management and organizational skills. 

Work Environment: 

• Works in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures. 

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals throughout the day. 

• Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. 

Other Duties:  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.