Free Meals, Free Parking, and a Sign On Bonus! Get out of the city heat and join us at Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center. Seeking experienced line cooks for our PM shift. Part time and full time positions available, flexible hours. Perfect for that 2nd job! Shift will run from approximately 3 pm - 12 am. As a Cook, you are responsible for preparing all proteins, cooking meals and keeping a sanitized work area. We are seeking an individual with several years’ experience in the food service industry. You should be committed to impeccable food presentation and garnishing.

A Cook will have mastered vegetable, potato, and salad preparation skills and be willing to set a strong example in the kitchen by stepping up as needed to help the department run smoothly in all areas.

Can you see yourself…

Ensuring all proteins are utilized within their shelf life?

Grilling, braising, smoking, searing, poaching, and roasting proteins?

Adding proteins with sauces to final dishes in accordance with the chef team’s expectations??

Garnishing and presenting dishes with culinary artistry according to the chef team’s standards?

Interacting with guests while maintaining an organized and sanitary work station?

Being responsible for assisting the Chef Team in maintaining the overall cleanliness of the culinary Kitchens?

Sharing your expertise with other team members to improve their skill set?

Assisting the chef team in monitoring and enforcing company and departmental safety policies and Health Department Standards?

Maintaining proper par levels in your assigned work area according to daily production sheets, menus and banquets events?

Visually inspecting, selecting and using only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items?

Properly labeling and dating all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation?

Effectively communicating with the culinary team and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests?

Planning, preparing and executing quality service and food for all guests?

Minimizing waste and over production, as well as utilizing leftovers, ensuring proper rotation and quality control?

Performing cleaning tasks to adhere to health standards?

Attending daily and weekly culinary meetings to keep up to date on current events and hotel activities?

Performing all other job-related duties as requested?

What you need to be successful in this position

Ability to be creative while working under pressure

Strong knowledge about mixtures and spices

Knowledge of the basic fundamentals of cooking

Working knowledge of knives and knife skills

Desire to learn more skilled cooking techniques

Eagerness to learn and grow your culinary skill set

Working knowledge or interest to learn kitchen equipment like cryo-vac, sous vide, combi oven, and smoker

Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. Shift hours vary and can include working hours such as full-time, overtime, weekdays, nights and weekend days and nights

Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 45 lbs.

Effectively communicate in both written and oral forms

At least 2 years of culinary experience in a full-service, structured dining establishment

Maintain a good energy level for 8 hours

Be very organized, efficient, creative and innovative

Be goal driven and have a passion for the industry

Professional, respectful and personable attitude

Punctual

What we can offer

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching.

Great quality of life.

Growth Opportunities.

Ability to learn each and every day.

Future Leadership training.

New hires in this position will receive $250 sign on bonus:

Applicant must not have been employed by CHM previously in the past 12 months or worked at a Columbus Hospitality Management property through a temp agency or related program in the past 12 months.

$125 paid after 30 days of successful employment.

$125 paid after 90 days of successful employment.

All bonuses contingent upon perfect attendance and adherence to company policy.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

High School Diploma or GED

1 year experience in an upscale banquet kitchen

Culinary school preferred

The Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.