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Line Cook

Proudfoot & Bird

1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

Restaurant
Managed By Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Compensation: $18-$22, Full-Time

What's in it for you…

  • Insurance enrollment available!
  • Paid time off available!
  • Holiday pay available!
  • Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
  • Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job…

Line cooks are essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience.  Working with guidance from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, Line Cooks execute food preparation and presentation methods to create Instagram-worthy food presentations.  The primary role of a Line Cook is to practice all safe food-handling methods, accurately and consistently prepare food, adapt to guest requests for modifications, and work quickly and efficiently to meet service time expectations.

What you’ll be doing…

  • Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
  • Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
  • Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
  • Properly store all food products during and after use.
  • Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
  • Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat-top grills, etc.
  • Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
  • Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
  • Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements…

Experience & Education: 

  • 1+ years of culinary experience
  • High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

  • 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
  • Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
  • Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally
Posted December 1, 2024

Proudfoot & Bird

Food That Arouses The Senses

Named after the original architects of the hotel, Proudfoot & Bird serves a touch of history through its ambiance and eclectic cuisine. Enjoy timeless cocktails in our fine-dining outlet.

Dining in Proudfoot & Bird is a stunning affair. Adorned with marble staircases, intricate gold ceiling inlays, and a grand circular bar, the restaurant represents the class of a different era. Get your exclusive corner in the semi-private dining rooms.

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