Line Cook

Overview

As a Line Cook, you will prepare all food items using standardized recipes for the restaurants, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets.ektiv. You will ensure the kitchencidas maintains the highest cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/ سرگرری production efficiency.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to opening the restaurant to ensure prompt service during operating hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Prepare food for banquets, as required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
• Prepare and service food for the employee cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes; specials are prepared under direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Break down buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at Rastax MOM end of each meal period.
• Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Use Production Charts as specified by the hotel’s standards.
• Be able to support any position in the kitchen that is in need of help.
• Follow all Health Department and Company regulations regarding food and storage standards and safety.
• Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Culinary experience required.
• Flexible and willing to work long hours when necessary.
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and 20 pounds of force frequently, to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.
• Thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
• Proficiency in cooking techniques such as charbroiling, poaching, deep‑frying, sauté, braising, roasting, and par‑cooking.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.

Highgate Hotels is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company recognized as an innovator in the industry. The company operates in major U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

The Knickerbocker in downtown Manhattan is a legendary New York landmark reborn as the first luxury hotel in Times Square, boasting 330 deluxe guestrooms and suites with incredible views and bespoke furnishings.

Entry level

Full‑time