Hotel Line Cook

## Line Cook / Banquet Culinary Specialist: The Kitchen Engine! **Your Challenge: Execute Flawless Food Production for All Banquet Functions with Speed and Precision!** Ready to be the **engine of our banquet kitchen** and the **master of consistent food quality**? Join **Sandpiper Hospitality (SH)**, one of the **fastest-growing companies in the extended stay market**, as our next Line Cook / Banquet Culinary Specialist! This is an essential, high-energy role where you **manage all aspects of food production for banquets**, ensuring every item is prepared to description and strictly adhering to **sanitation and safety practices**. Your precision and ability to work under pressure are critical to total customer satisfaction. * * * ### Your Essential Production & Operational Duties As a Line Cook, you are responsible for meticulous prep, execution, and maintaining a hygienic workspace, all while working proactively with your team. **Key Responsibilities Include:** - **Food Preparation & Consistency:** **Prepare food items for customers** using a quality predetermined method in a **timely and consistent manner**. - **Station Readiness:** **Set up your station** with the predetermined *mise en place* required to service all banquet functions, ensuring you are prepared for service at all times. - **Sanitation & Safety:** **Practice sanitation and safety daily** to ensure total customer satisfaction and maintain a pristine working environment. - **Teamwork:** **Work proactively with other team members** to ensure seamless kitchen operations and service delivery. - **Compliance:** Maintain **Food Handling Certification** and/or **Serve Safe Certification**. A **Nevada Alcohol Card** is also required. ### Physical Demands & Workplace Environment This role requires physical stamina and the ability to thrive in demanding kitchen conditions. - **Physical Stamina:** You must be able to **stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length**. You'll need the ability to **maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously**. - **Lifting:** Must be able to **lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis**. - **Temperature Extremes:** Be able to work in **extreme temperatures** like freezers () and kitchens (). - **Attendance:** **Regular attendance** is essential, and you must be willing to work **varying schedules** due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry. * * * ### Qualifications & Foundational Skills The role demands a combination of culinary foundation, industry knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills. #### Education & Experience - **Education:** **High school diploma or equivalent** (GED). A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is **preferred**. - **Experience:** **2 or more years of experience** in a leadership role (hospitality, retail, food service preferred). *(Note: Prior experience in a supervisory/leadership role or human resources is listed and may indicate a preference for leadership potential or a senior role within the line cook structure.)* #### Knowledge & Skills - **Skills:** Must be able to **read, write, and speak English proficiently**. Intermediate computer operation. Effective **communication with staff and guests**. - **Aptitude:** Effective **conflict management**, **negotiation**, and **sales skills** are required. - **Knowledge:** General understanding of common office/human resources (HR) procedures. Basic business awareness of applicable **Federal, State, and Local laws** related to HR. * * * ### Are You Our Next Kitchen Engine? If you're a dedicated culinary professional with a focus on sanitation, consistency, and teamwork, and you're ready to master the banquet kitchen, we encourage you to app