Line Cook - Indianapolis, IN

Our client is a reputed establishment in the hospitality industry, specializing in restaurant services with a strong focus on delivering exceptional culinary experiences to their customers. Recognized for high standards in food quality and customer satisfaction, they operate in a fast-paced environment that combines à la carte dining with buffet services, banquets, and event catering. The company prides itself on providing a professional and supportive work environment, ensuring all team members are equipped and motivated to uphold the brand's prestigious reputation. The position is a full-time, hourly role offering a competitive wage of $20 an hour, ideal for culinary professionals who are passionate about cooking and thrive in a dynamic restaurant setting. The role of Line Cook is essential to the smooth operation of the kitchen. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing all food orders in accordance with business demands and supervisor guidelines, ensuring efficiency without compromising on quality. This position involves producing à la carte orders as well as assisting with prepping for buffets, banquets, salad bars, and hors d'oeuvres. The role requires an individual who is detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple culinary responsibilities simultaneously. The Line Cook will open up the kitchen each morning by preparing and organizing their station, cooking all necessary food to start the day’s service promptly and efficiently. The Line Cook will also be tasked with preparing items for lunch including sauces, soups, and buffet entrees, managing the transition between breakfast and lunch service smoothly. A critical part of the role involves rearranging the line and steam table to facilitate lunch service, ensuring that all food orders are cooked quickly and accurately as per instructions from the waiting staff. The Line Cook must ensure that all food leaves the kitchen in peak condition, demonstrating a full understanding of menu items, recipes, and presentation standards. Maintaining proper food storage techniques, including the use of the correct containers and temperature controls, is essential to preserve food safety and quality. Additionally, the Line Cook will be responsible for managing food preparation volume to match business demands and maintain food quality, preparing dishes needed by other kitchen departments, and assisting with food prep for upcoming shifts or days as directed. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen workspace to comply with health and safety regulations at the state, county, and company levels. The kitchen environment demands adherence to all food safety and workplace safety regulations, requiring the Line Cook to be vigilant and proactive in their duties. This opportunity suits those with a minimum of three months of cooking experience in a full-service restaurant or hotel environment and a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates will benefit from working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where career growth is supported through on-the-job learning and practice. In this position, the Line Cook will gain valuable experience in both independently managing a cooking station and supporting large-scale food preparation. This role offers not only a competitive hourly wage but also a chance to develop culinary skills and take on increasing responsibilities within the hospitality sector.

• Hs diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 months cooking experience at a full-service restaurant or hotel