Line Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Our busy restaurant is looking for a detail-oriented individual with exceptional time management abilities who is passionate about providing clients with an exceptional dining experience. As our next line cook, you will be responsible for ensuring that every dish is cooked and presented following appropriate recipes, presentation standards, and with accuracy for the guest order.

We need an experienced cook who is comfortable with a variety of cooking techniques such as poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking. Our ideal applicant is a team player who can successfully communicate with other kitchen staff to keep our restaurant running efficiently. If you have a friendly and energetic attitude with a passion for food, please apply today!

$18 - $22 hourly

• Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations
• Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates
• Establish a system of food stations and stock them with all of the necessary ingredients for the shift
• Recognize and adhere to quality requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, as well as correct storage and waste management
• Cook food orders at stations by following established recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing menu items

• Prepare food products and execute dishes meeting the standards of the Executive Chef, Hotel Management, and our guests, ensuring that food production is coordinated with meal hours so that the quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, including, but not limited to, ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, steamers, mixers, and chef’s knives
• Handle and communicate special orders and guest complaints in a professional manner. Have a basic understanding of food allergies and cross-contamination issues to ensure the safety of diners
• Maintain food safety, workstation, and personal cleanliness and sanitation standards as required by the State Department of Health and Human Services and OSHA, as well as general maintenance and upkeep of kitchen equipment

• Must be able to meet all safety and sanitation requirements of kitchen equipment and food storage
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
• Prior food service industry experience is highly desired
• Candidates must be hardworking, detail-oriented, and have a strong work ethic

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America
• Previous experience as a line cook in a similar property, culinary school, or completion of an apprenticeship program preferred, or proven experience in higher volume and/or fine dining kitchens

The Hotel Salem is a vibrant and one-of-a-kind accommodation on the North Shore of Boston. This 44-room boutique Salem hotel is in the middle of the action on the bustling Essex Street pedestrian mall in the city center. It is home to two restaurants: The Roof, Salem's only open-air rooftop dining experience serving creative Mexican cuisine, and Counter, inspired by the lunch counters of mid-century department stores, serving a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and pizza.