Line Cook

JOB SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing light bites for the WXYZ Bar and Refresh Lounge.

JOB DUTIES

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• Accommodate guests' special requests
• Maintain clean work area, practicing "clean as you go" policy
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• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed
• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc. )
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area
• Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction
• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Manager
• Perform other duties
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum one year hospitality or restaurant food service experience required
• Able to work with little or no supervision
• Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism
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• Frequent need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, twisting, and climbing.
• Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities
• Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity
• Lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs. frequently and 30 lbs. occasionally
• Vision requirements: frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arm's reach

All positions require service minded team players with personable, enthusiastic and outgoing personalities. We offer many benefits for full time employees such as medical, dental, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, discounted hotel stays and more. Pre-employment background screening is required as a condition of employment.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Orleans, LA Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person