Line Cook - The Town Company

About the Organization

Serenely located within the historic Kansas City Club building, this premier Kansas City destination seamlessly combines the old-world charm of a historic social club with modern luxury and elegance. Drawing on over 100 years of history as the premier social meeting place, The Hotel Kansas City provides a truly unique setting for memorable events, as well as inventive dining and nightlife. The hotel features 144 guest rooms, Town Company (a three-meal restaurant), Nighthawk (a live music cellar cocktail bar), a lobby lounge and bar, and 20,000 square feet of meeting space, including historic ballrooms and a 3,000 square foot rooftop event patio.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards, ensuring proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Uphold all standards of kitchen hygiene.
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products.
• Stock and maintain designated food stations.
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen.
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred but not required.
• Food and sanitation certification preferred.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• 2 years of sauté or grill experience preferred.
• Availability to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English to communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Enthusiastic, experienced, and passionate about food.
• Foster and uphold a culture of respect, learning, and positivity amongst all colleagues.
• Eagerness to research, develop, and learn as a culinarian.

Work Environment

• Make continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements, such as slicing or chopping food.
• Bend or stoop repeatedly over time, such as removing items from stove, oven, refrigerator, or freezer.
• Clean work area and equipment using broom, mop, sponge, cleaning solution, and other applicable materials.
• Move objects between 20-50 lbs short distances.
• Ability to stand, walk, and continuously perform the essential job functions for an extended period of time.

Benefits

• Free room nights.
• Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K plan available at 30 days of employment with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.