Line Cook

Title: Line Cook

Property: Hotel 1928

Reports to: Executive Chef

Location: Waco, TX

ABOUT HOTEL 1928

In the heart of Waco, TX, sits the newly opened Hotel 1928, an inspired hospitality experience designed and developed by Chip and Joanna Gaines, and transformative hospitality company AJ Capital Partners. Located at 701 Washington Street, Hotel 1928 is the historic restoration and adaptive reuse of the former Grand Karem Shrine Temple Building. Named after the year the building was completed, Hotel 1928 offers 33 guest rooms, two food and beverage outlets, a café, over 6,600 square feet of event space, a rooftop terrace, and a retail shop featuring exclusive Magnolia-designed Hotel 1928 merchandise. Learn more at thehotel1928.com.

Working with Hotel 1928 is great because you get:

• Benefits available for full and part time employees
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Growth
• Positive Work Culture
• Central location right in the heart of Waco
• To be proud of what we serve from our innovative, scratch kitchens
• The chance to be a part of the opening team for the newest hotel in Waco, where you can show your friends and family the "Fixer Upper: The Hotel" show and say "I opened that!"

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are hiring both Line Cooks and Prep Cooks to work in one of our hotel's restaurants. The Cooks are an integral part of the kitchen team, working diligently to deliver exceptional dishes and contribute to the overall success of the restaurant's dining experience. A commitment to culinary excellence and dedication to teamwork is vital in this position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Food Preparation: Your primary responsibility is to prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and restaurant standards. This includes accurately measuring and assembling ingredients, chopping vegetables, and marinating meats.
• Cooking Techniques: As a line cook, you are proficient in various cooking techniques, such as grilling, sautéing, frying, baking, and boiling. You ensure that each dish is cooked to perfection and meets the quality expectations of the head chef.
• Station Setup: Line cooks are typically assigned to specific stations, such as the grill, sauté, or fryer. Before service begins, you set up your station with all necessary ingredients, tools, and equipment to ensure a smooth workflow during service hours.
• Quality Control: You take pride in maintaining the quality and consistency of the food served to customers. Throughout the shift, you taste and inspect dishes to ensure they meet the restaurant's standards for taste, texture, and presentation.
• Time Management: In a fast-paced kitchen environment, time management is essential. Line cooks must efficiently coordinate multiple dishes and orders simultaneously to ensure that all meals are served promptly.
• Cleanliness and Organization: As a line cook, you keep your station and work area clean, organized, and sanitized. This includes proper handling and storage of ingredients, regular cleaning of equipment, and adhering to food safety regulations.
• Collaboration: Line cooks work as part of a team and collaborate with other kitchen staff, such as sous chefs, prep cooks, and dishwashers. Effective communication and teamwork are essential to ensure a smooth flow of service.
• Menu Knowledge: You familiarize yourself with the restaurant's menu, including daily specials, and stay updated on any changes or modifications. This knowledge allows you to answer customer questions and provide recommendations confidently.
• Adherence to Recipes: Line cooks follow recipes and cooking procedures provided by the head chef or sous chef to maintain consistency in taste and presentation across all dishes.
• Problem-Solving: In a busy kitchen, challenges may arise, such as managing a sudden surge in orders or dealing with equipment malfunctions. Line cooks must remain calm and resourceful in resolving issues as they occur.
• Continuous Learning: Culinary trends and techniques evolve, and as a line cook, you are open to learning new skills and staying up-to-date with industry advancements to enhance your culinary expertise.

WHO YOU ARE

As a line cook, you are a skilled culinary professional who plays a crucial role in the kitchen's daily operations. You have a passion for cooking and take pride in your ability to prepare delicious and visually appealing dishes. Your strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment make you an indispensable part of the kitchen team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hotel 1928, operated by Adventurous Journeys Operations, is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws