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Line Cook

The Rackhouse Tavern

1375 S Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504

Restaurant
Managed By The Campbell House Lexington

Competitive Pay, Career Growth Opportunities & Full Benefits

Join our Excellent Team and find out why our associates Love us!

Full-Time

Join our team and thrive in the vibrant city of Lexington, KY!

We are seeking a talented Line Cook who is passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences. If you are a fun, energetic team player looking for an opportunity to learn and grow, then this is the perfect career path for you!

What you'll be doing

As a Line Cook at The Rackhouse Tavern, you will play a vital role in bringing our signature culinary dishes to life. With careful attention to detail, you will prepare food according to direction and as ordered by the server, ensuring each plate is a masterpiece. In addition to your culinary skills, you will also help to maintain a safe and welcoming kitchen environment by performing general cleaning and maintenance of food and beverage prep areas. Food safety will be a top priority for you, as you will be responsible for dating and rotating food containers, safely storing perishables, and ensuring a sanitary work environment. You will also monitor ingredient supplies, noting items that need replenishment and ensuring that the correct amounts are pulled for prep.

What we're looking for

  • Basic reading, writing, and math skills
  • Kitchen experience preferred
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Comfortable standing up and moving around the work area
  • Proficient in handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
  • Flexible with bending, stooping, and kneeling
  • Ability to work in areas of high temperatures around heavy equipment

Education & Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience. We also value one to three months of related experience and/or training.

Why join us?

At The Rackhouse Tavern, we believe in investing in our employees' well-being and career growth. Not only will you have the opportunity to work in the heart of Lexington, but you will also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • 401k with a 4% match
  • Paid Vacation Days and Paid Sick Days
  • Company Travel Discounts

An Equal Opportunity Employer

At The Rackhouse Tavern, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability. Join our team and experience a workplace where diversity and inclusion are celebrated!

Posted March 14, 2024

The Rackhouse Tavern

Our Restaurant

Open for dinner, this Lexington favorite located within The Campbell House serves a fusion of traditional and innovative dishes inspired by regional ingredients and local heritage. As a proud member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, we feature an amazing selection of over 300 bourbons and local brews on tap. As an associate, you will appreciate the beautiful historic setting, getting to flex your bourbon knowledge, and our excellent culture.

Our Associates Love

  • Amazing opportunities for career advancement across HVMG
  • Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
  • Up to 40% earned wages paid BEFORE payday with PayActive
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Full Healthcare Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage)
  • 401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting
  • Hotel and Food & Beverage Discounts and Perks

Careers at HVMG

HVMG is a successful and experienced hotel management company. Over the 20 years since our founding, we've worked with more than 100 hotels in 23 states, from premium branded properties to independent boutiques and resorts.

We are consistently listed among the top management companies in the hotel business, have won multiple Top Workplace awards, and most importantly, are obsessed with putting our associates first.

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

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