Lead Line Cook

Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown

Lead Line Cook

Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you passionate about food and providing consumers with an unforgettable dining experience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity at our busy restaurant to be our next line cook. We require an experienced cook who is familiar with a wide range of cooking techniques, including poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking. You must ensure that every order is cooked properly according to our standard recipes and that it fully satisfies our guests' demands and requests. Our ideal candidate has outstanding time management skills as well as a team-first mindset to effectively assist other kitchen personnel and keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently. Apply today if this sounds like a fantastic opportunity to advance your culinary career! Responsibilities: • Ensure that all interactions with visitors, vendors and colleagues are conducted in a professional and friendly manner • Set up cooking stations and fill them with all of the essential preparation items for a shift • Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations • Grill, broil or saute menu items according to standard recipes and presentation specifications • Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products Qualifications: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members • Previous experience working in food service is preferred • Must be a hard worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic • Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED • Must be able to meet all safety and sanitation requirements of kitchen equipment and food storage Compensation: $17 - $20 hourly