Cook

About the Role

Join LBA Hospitality's team and contribute to delivering a high-quality dining experience for every guest. As a Cook, you'll prepare menu items according to approved recipes and brand standards while maintaining proper food safety, inventory, storage, and cleanliness practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, and present menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels, complete freezer pulls, and prepare the cooking line for each shift.
• Follow all food-safety requirements for handling, cooking, cooling, holding, labeling, and storing food.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required safety and production logs.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of products.
• Minimize food waste and follow established cost-control and product-usage guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, storage rooms, refrigerators, freezers, equipment, and dining areas.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking for the next shift.
• Provide courteous service and respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.
• Follow company safety, security, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience preparing food from standardized recipes preferred.
• Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree is a plus.
• Food-handler certification preferred at hire and may be required after employment.
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain accurate logs, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.

Physical And Scheduling Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, the associate must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stretch, and reach.
• Lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Push or pull up to 60 pounds.

The position requires working around hot stoves, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment. This is an on-site role that may require varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus program
• Paid time off (PTO and holidays)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Option to be paid daily with DailyPay
• Competitive wages
• Hotel discounts