Jobs · Management · Virginia

Line Cook

Aparium Hotel Group · Alexandria, VA · 1 wk ago
Management$21.5/hrFull-time

About the role

AM and PM Line Cook ($21.50/hour) Reports to Chef de Cuisine; position is non-exempt. The Line Cook should be an expert at their particular station while having a working knowledge of all stations in the kitchen. As a Line Cook, you will gain a solid understanding of our style of service and our company's culture. Candidates should be able to read and follow recipes and standards, train employees, and maintain health department, food quality, and restaurant standards. Candidates should also be comfortable interacting with guests both in the open kitchen and in the dining room. Candidates should have at least 1 year of kitchen experience, preferably in a fine dining environment.

Responsibilities

  • Uphold and role model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character, while embodying our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality
  • Collaborate with culinary leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience
  • Take pride in the food you prepare for guests, adhering to thoughtfully created recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences
  • Work in an organized fashion with the utmost respect for your ingredients, equipment, and workspace
  • Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while simultaneously being mindful of technique to provide an amazing guest experience through the food you create
  • Possess a basic understanding of culinary skills, striving to learn more through constant scientific study of your craft
  • Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and quarterly culinary all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue amongst the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities
  • Actively participate in feedback sessions with culinary leadership to further develop your skillset
  • Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation, reporting anything substandard to the Chef. Maintain regular communication with the culinary leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation

Requirements

  • Full availability - daytime hours, evening hours and weekends
  • Reference and background check
  • Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
  • Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers
  • Compliance with all health department requirements of food safety and staff hygiene - including, but not limited to labeling, time and temperature
  • Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Discount program for our sister hotels
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and pet insurance at an affordable group rate
  • Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community
  • Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion

Pay

$21.50/hour

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