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Line Cook

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

290 Room Hotel
Managed By First Hospitality
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

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

A historic base where presidents stayed

A favorite among presidents and celebrities including Elvis and Johnny Cash, our restored 1919 hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We're in the center of downtown Des Moines, a mile from the Wells Fargo Arena. The Iowa State Capitol is less than 10 minutes away, and we're 15 minutes from the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Proudfoot & Bird

Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private dining rooms are available, seating eight and 10 guests, respectively. Comprised of handmade pastas, humanely raised poultry, waterfowl, prime cuts of beef, sustainably caught seafood and locally sourced produce, Proudfoot & Bird’s menu consists of world class fare. Timeless cocktails, local/regional beer selections, and a carefully curated list of award-winning wines have been chosen to pair perfectly with our culinary vision. We look forward to serving you

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