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. 

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.