Line Cook-Wellsworth Hotel

About the role

The Line Cooks plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of Food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. They maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

The Kitchen Staff prepare mouth-watering cuisine and beverages for our clients and guests. We expect our Associates to provide warm, friendly service with a genuine smile and pleasant attitude. We look for staff who are willing to learn and who seek opportunities to grow. Prior customer service and hospitality experience is helpful, but not required.

Qualifications

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Create and design new and unique menu items.
• Assist the Executive Chef in the establishment of department budgets and the adherence to budget guidelines.
• Ensure that all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to hotel standards.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the culinary preventative maintenance programs.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the kitchen areas, associates, and guests.
• Proven experience as a line cook or relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification and food safety certification preferred.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition. Safe food handling certificate preferred.
• Able to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off.

Schedule

Work shifts and hours vary, weekend and holiday hours required.

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotel Group is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands—including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com!

About the Team

The Wellsworth Hotel is a 203-room modern structure with historic attributes, featuring 24,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and an exceptional food & beverage operation. Located in the charming New England town of Southbridge, Massachusetts, the Wellsworth Hotel is within an hour's drive of both Boston and Hartford. This elegantly restored, historic hotel combines the beauty and hospitality of a modern hotel with historical touches yet the technological convenience of an IACC-accredited conference center. It has a full-service lounge, restaurant, indoor pool, and extensive fitness center including racquetball and basketball courts.