Line Cook
Freepoint Hotel
220 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge,
MA
02138
Opportunity: Line Cook
Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and established guest service and sustainability standards.
Your Growth PathLead Cook – Sous Chef – Assistant to the Head Chef
Your Focus
- Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
- Begin food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
- Date all food containers and rotate per Hersha Hospitality standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
- Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set-up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
- Return all food items not used on the next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover and date all perishables.
- Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss and usage per Hersha Hospitality standards.
- Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen tools and equipment.
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
- Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Your Background and Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years of related experience.
HHM Benefits and Perks
- Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
- Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Company Match
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Travel Discounts
- Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
- Educational/Professional Development
- Referral Bonus Program
Work Environment and Context
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
What We Believe
People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
Freepoint Hotel
Our Hotel
As one of the nation’s smartest cities, there is a lot to discover and unpack in Cambridge. Freepoint Hotel is a great place from which to explore this city—the fifth largest in Massachusetts and a short train ride away from Downtown Boston, Belmont, and Somerville.
Located a short walk (or free shuttle ride) away from the Alewife Train Station, Cambridge and Boston are at a visitor's fingertips at Freepoint Hotel. From the Red Line it’s easy to explore nearby Davis Square, Harvard Square, Kendall Square and Downtown Boston. There are a host of great restaurants, some great shops, and a few great museums in Cambridge. There are even some Universities people may have heard a thing or two about.
Some of Cambridge’s best food and drink is right in Freepoint Hotel at Freepoint Kitchen & Cocktails by Matthew Gaudet. Our esteemed Chef is well-known in Cambridge as he was the Chef Owner of the beloved Cambridge restaurant West Bridge. The food and drink menus both emphasize local ingredients. Our bar is best known for its specialty Manhattan Menu, which features 8 variations on this classic cocktail.
At Freepoint Hotel, guests will enjoy newly renovated and smartly designed guestrooms with deluxe amenities such as superfast complimentary Wi-Fi and hair products by Living Proof, an innovative local company. They will also have access to our brand new, well-equipped fitness room as well as access to our daily shuttle which will take them anywhere in a two-mile radius.
