Line Cook

City, State: New Orleans, Louisiana • FLSA: Non-Exempt • Status: Full-time • Reports to: Executive Chef • Pay Range: $18.00 per hour

About the Role

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to the hotel’s standards and quality. Working under the supervision of a chef, the Line Cook assists in various areas, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and room service, while ensuring a high level of food consistency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all ingredients for the shift before service begins, ensuring readiness.
• Operates the cooking station efficiently and safely, following hotel standards.
• Prepares food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation standards at all times.
• Practices safe food handling, preparation, cooking, and storage methods.
• Produces high-quality food, with a focus on pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Manages guest orders in a friendly and timely manner.
• Inspects all food visually before sending it from the kitchen.
• Ensures workspace is fully stocked and follows opening and closing procedures.
• Handles and stores all food items properly, following safety standards.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed.
• Follows written or verbal instructions from the Chef or supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods, including pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Ability to use cooking metrics and conversion methods for measurements.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions, ensuring consistency in quality.
• Experience in high-paced kitchen environments.
• Safe Serve/Food Handler’s certification required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Work Environment

• Works in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals throughout the day.
• Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) matching
• Wellness support
• Life and disability coverage
• Savings accounts (e.g., HSA, FSA)
• Tuition aid
• Travel and lodging perks