Line Cook

Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

short term disability

long term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

paid bereavement

Job Description

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) stands as one of the largest lodging franchisors worldwide, recognized for its significant presence across the upscale, midscale, and extended stay segments. With a portfolio boasting over 7,400 hotels and more than 625,000 rooms spanning 45 countries and territories, Choice Hotels caters to diverse travelers’ needs through 22 distinctive brands. These brands cover a wide spectrum, from full-service upper upscale properties to economy and extended stay hotels, reinforcing Choice Hotels’ commitment to flexibility and comprehensive service. The company’s success is further fueled by the award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program and strategic co-branded credit card options that reward members with easy ways to earn reward nights and personalized perks. More information about the company is available on their website, www.choicehotels.com.

At Choice Hotels, a culture grounded in core values such as welcoming and respecting everyone, being bold, quick, curious, listening actively, and demonstrating integrity plays a pivotal role in inspiring loyalty, growth, and the hospitality spirit throughout the organization.

Choice Hotels also manages a portfolio that includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. One of its managed properties, Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport, exemplifies a welcoming, supportive, and teamwork-driven environment located just minutes from the airport and close to Music City's exciting attractions. The hotel invites qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join their team, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and genuine hospitality experiences that help guests feel comfortable, convenient, and unmistakably Radisson.

The role of Line Cook at Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport is a vital position responsible for the cost-effective preparation and precise plating of food that consistently exceeds guest expectations. This role demands a dependable, friendly, and skilled individual eager to contribute to the hotel’s gastronomic success while building their culinary career in a vibrant, service-oriented team setting. The position offers opportunities for growth by working alongside skilled culinary professionals and managers who support ongoing learning and development.

Key responsibilities include preparing sauces, soups, and hot entrees in line with menu specifications under the Chef’s guidance. The Line Cook must use and follow standardized recipes, adjust recipes accurately, and ensure the use of high-quality ingredients. The role involves operating kitchen equipment proficiently, taste-testing dishes, garnishing, and presenting plates to ensure optimal guest satisfaction. Coordination with servers, inventory management, food waste control, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment are essential duties.

The hotel emphasizes excellent guest service standards by encouraging personal attention, teamwork, empathy, and effective problem resolution. Line Cooks contribute significantly to creating a 100% guest satisfaction rate by embodying the genuine hospitality culture of Radisson. Physical demands of the job include long periods of standing, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in variable temperature and noisy environments. Flexibility in work hours is crucial given the hospitality industry's 24/7 nature.

This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package beginning the first of the month following 30 days of service, including health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and bereavement leave. These benefits support employees’ well-being while fostering a balanced work-life environment.

Overall, the Line Cook position at Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers in a supportive, dynamic, and guest-focused hospitality environment, backed by a globally recognized brand with strong cultural values and commitment to employee growth and satisfaction.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Culinary degree preferred
1 years cooking experience preferred
Experience at a similar size and quality hotel recommended
Must be able speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
Ability to follow standardized recipes and plate presentation
Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware
Excellent attention to detail
Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate with department managers, team members and guests
Must possess a strong team spirit
Ability to follow prep list
Must be flexible in terms of working hours

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Culinary degree preferred
1 years cooking experience preferred
Experience at a similar size and quality hotel recommended
Ability to follow standardized recipes and plate presentation
Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware
Excellent attention to detail
Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate with department managers, team members and guests
Must possess a strong team spirit
Ability to follow prep list
Must be flexible in terms of working hours

Job Duties

Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders in accordance with menu specifications under the guidance of the Chef
Prepares sauces, soups and hot entrees in accordance with menu
Use and follow recipes
Adjust recipes accurately
Uses high-quality ingredients and measures them accurately
Operates all kitchen equipment accurately
Taste test and evaluate foods before serving to make sure standards are met
consult with Chefs if there are any concerns
Portions food into standard portions
Garnishes food in appealing manner
Presents food using proper plate presentation techniques
Coordinates completion of menu items with server
Sets up for meals by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and any reservations
Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems
control food waste, loss and usage per SOP
Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas
Prepares work checklist and organizes work stations for each shift
Checks and maintains coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity and quality of food products
Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy
Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment
Ensure that kitchen area remains clean and free of hazards during shift
Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures
Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables
Keep floor clean and free of food items, trash or other obstacles
Serves food that is safe to eat and looks appealing
Follows facility’s safe food-handling guidelines
Cleans and sanitizes work area according to cleaning schedule
Creates 100 percent guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson Blu experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectation
Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service
Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems
Provides Yes I Can genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate to use the 100 percent guest satisfaction
Performs other duties as required by Management to provide 100 percent Guest Satisfaction and genuine hospitality to our Guests