Line Cook

About the role

We’re more than just a team—we’re a community dedicated to making a difference every day. At Olympia Hospitality and Hilton Garden Inn Durham/Medical Center, we create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops, and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and quality standards.
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients before cooking.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to food safety standards and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Monitor food inventory and communicate shortages or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow proper portion control and presentation techniques.
• Assist in the development of new menu items and specials.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Skills

• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure
• Safe and appropriate use and operation of kitchen equipment
• Knife skills, grill, broiler, sauté and Expediter skills; garde manger experience
• Speed in meal production while ensuring high-quality food

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience
• Experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful
• Culinary Arts education preferred
• Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred

Benefits

• Health Coverage That Works for You: We contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans and offer affordable dental and vision insurance. Plus, with FSA and HSA options, you can plan for your healthcare costs your way.
• Secure Your Future: With our 401K plan and discretionary yearly match, you can build the financial future you deserve.
• Peace of Mind: We provide paid group term life insurance for select positions, 50% shared cost short-term disability, and you have the option to purchase additional employee paid life insurance.
• Time for You: Enjoy our robust PTO plan and 7 paid holidays to maintain work-life balance. Need quick access to your paycheck? Our earned wage access program has you covered!
• Additional Support: From our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to a sober support network, and our commitment to being a recovery-friendly workplace, we're here to help you thrive personally and professionally.
• Perks: Love to travel? Enjoy exclusive hotel travel discounts as a member of our team. Additional benefits may be available based on property specific locations!

Pay

$18.00/hour