Lead Line Cook | The State Hotel Ben ParisLet’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:The Perks*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401KHSA/FSA Plans -with employer contributionValues Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)Employee Assistance Program“Columbia Cares” Volunteer OpportunitiesCommittee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)Commuter/Parking AllowanceTip/Tip Pooling EligibleOur Commitment to you:“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.What you’ll do:The Brass TacksUtilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary itemsPrepares new menu items under direction of supervisorEnsures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and platedInteracts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items preparedHandles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely mannerSets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areasResponsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold itemsReads and interprets recipesConducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of productResponsible for team maintenance of grooming standardsResponsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handlingResponsible for all opening and closing kitchen proceduresThe Nitty Gritty5 years in industry, at least two years as a leadAble to cook proteins to pre-determined temperaturesAbility to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with a help of a small teamNecessary State Food Handler’s License(s)Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organizationWorking knowledge of all mother and minor saucesWorking knowledge of proper butchering techniquesKnowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovensMust possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely mannerDon’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.