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Line Cook at Counting House

Accor Hotels

Durham, NCFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1w agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Durham, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Accor Hotels is hiring a Line Cook at Counting House. The Line Cook accurately and efficiently prepares and cooks hot food products, including plating and garnishing. This role involves understanding menu techniques, working as part of a team, and maintaining a clean and organized workstation. The Line Cook also assists sous chefs with ordering and prep lists.

Key focus areas include Understands menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly, Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift, and Able to work as part of a team focused on a common goal.

Successful candidates bring High School Or Equivalent, Background Check, and Stand For Long Periods. Important skills include Menu Understanding, Cooking Techniques, Collaboration, Tasting And Seasoning Food, Heat And Cooking Methods, and Receiving Criticism Positively.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Menu UnderstandingCooking TechniquesCollaborationTasting and Seasoning FoodHeat and Cooking MethodsReceiving Criticism PositivelyWorking With ProteinsWorking With FruitsWorking With VegetablesWorking With GrainsWorking With Dry GoodsWorking With SpicesWorking With VinegarsActive LearningClean and Organized Work StationStation Set UpParsProduct Quality IdentificationProduct Freshness IdentificationResponsibilityDependabilityPunctualityStrong Communication SkillsEnglish

Qualifications

MicroplanesKnivesHoning SteelTongsSpatulaSaucing SpoonsPlating SpoonsWork Flexible HoursClean and Professional AppearancePass Background CheckHigh School or Equivalent EducationAble to Stand for Long Periods

Full job description

Reports To: Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef

General Purpose: Accurately and efficiently cooks hot food products as well as prepares and portions food products prior to cooking. Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Understands menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly.

  • Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.

  • Able to work as part of a team focused on a common goal.

  • Possesses and brings in the proper tools to do the job: microplanes, knives, honing steel, tongs, spatula, saucing and plating spoons (the restaurant provides any other necessary tools).

  • Understands the importance of tasting and seasoning the food properly, no matter how simple the dish.

  • Understands how to work with different forms of heat and cooking methods.

  • Receives and applies criticism in a positive manner, even from fellow employees.

  • Understands and has experience using different kinds of proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dry goods, spices, vinegars, etc.

  • Actively learns through inquiry.

  • Keeps a clean and organized work station before, during, and post service.

  • Knows station set up and pars to assist sous chefs in ordering and writing prep lists for the next day.

  • Able to identify product quality and freshness.  

  • Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).

  • Responsible, dependable, punctual.

  • Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.

  • Clean and professional appearance.

  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.

  • Must pass a background check. Education/Formal Training:

  • High school or equivalent education required. Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time. 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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