Line Cook

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines , IA 50309

Hotel with 290 Rooms Managed By First Hospitality 2 Locations Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour , 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 youll 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 July 13, 2025