What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Salt Hotels?
Job Title: Cook
Location: The Abner Hotel, Litchfield, Connecticut
About Us:
Salt Hotels is a family business born from a lifetime of hospitality experience. Our mission is simple. We create settings and scenarios that connect people together. We create a home for our guests - and we care for our employees like family.
”With us, it’s personal”.
At Salt Hotels Collection, we redefine hospitality through a unique blend of service excellence, design innovation, and community immersion. As a Cook at Salt Hotels Collection, you’ll be a key ingredient in our recipe for success, contributing to our mission of redefining hospitality through culinary mastery and exceptional service.
What You Will Do:
- Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook meals with attention to quality, presentation, and speed, ensuring every dish meets Salt Hotel’s high standards.
- Recipe Adherence: Follow existing recipes and presentation specifications, as well as contribute to the development of new creations, maintaining the unique dining experience our guests expect.
- Kitchen Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines and food preparation standards.
- Inventory Management: Assist in inventory management, ensuring supplies are well-stocked and fresh, and help minimize waste.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff and the dining room team to ensure seamless preparation and delivery of food, enhancing the overall dining experience.
- Continuous Learning and Improvement: Participate in training opportunities to enhance culinary skills and stay current with food trends and safety regulations.
What You Will Need:
- Proven experience as a Cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preferably within a hotel or a high-end restaurant.
- Strong understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
- A creative flair for food preparation and presentation, with a willingness to explore new culinary techniques and flavors.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure, managing multiple food orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, ensuring a collaborative atmosphere in the kitchen.
- Available to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings, in line with hospitality industry demands.
Joining Salt Hotels Collection as a Cook offers you a unique opportunity to enhance your culinary career in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and a dedication to excelling in the hospitality industry. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment where your talents will be celebrated and nurtured.
