Restaurant Line Cook

The responsibilities of a Restaurant Line Cook at Omni William Penn Hotel include cooking and ensuring the quality and consistency of all food prepared in the hotel restaurant outlets. It is essential to set your station for service 15 minutes before guests are served, making sure all necessary food supplies are available on time. In addition to this, you will learn all menu items produced by your assigned station and manage guest orders efficiently.

To qualify for the Line Cook position at Omni William Penn Hotel, you should have previous line cook experience in a fast-paced environment. Experience in hotels is preferred, and candidates must be available to work PM shifts, including weekends and holidays. Additionally, lifting up to 50 lbs and providing a Food Handler's Serve Safe certification upon hire is required.

Restaurant Line Cooks at Omni William Penn Hotel benefit from a comprehensive package that includes competitive wages, full benefits after 90 days, discounted associate room rates at Omni hotels across the country, and free employee meals. We also pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and family-like work environment.

The work schedule for a Restaurant Line Cook at Omni William Penn Hotel can be quite flexible. The position requires availability for PM shifts, with some shifts extending as late as 2 AM. Additionally, weekend and holiday availability is expected to accommodate our hotel's dining operations.

The pay scale for the Line Cook position at Omni William Penn Hotel starts at $17.70 for the first three months. This increases to $18.69 after three months and $19.67 after six months, rewarding your dedication and experience while you contribute to our restaurant's success.

Please share specific examples of your previous line cook roles, highlighting how you managed high-pressure environments, collaborated with your team, and maintained quality standards. Discuss any notable achievements or specific cuisines you excel in.

It's important to demonstrate your ability to stay calm and organized under pressure. You might discuss certain strategies such as prioritizing tasks, effective communication with team members, and how you ensure timely delivery of food without compromising quality.

This is an opportunity to detail your familiarity with menu items and how you prepare them. Mention any specific cuisines or techniques you're skilled at and how you ensure precision in following recipes while adding your own creativity.

Discuss the importance of food safety protocols and your personal practices. Talk about maintaining cleanliness, proper food storage, and adhering to food safety certifications, such as Serve Safe standards.

Provide examples of how you would assess situations during peak times to effectively prioritize cooking orders, managing inventory, and ensuring the line remains clear. Highlight your time management skills and ability to think critically in a busy environment.

Here, you can illustrate your interpersonal skills by sharing a specific incident where you resolved a customer's complaint or worked through a kitchen challenge, focusing on how you remained professional and found a solution.

Express your passion for hospitality and cooking. Explain what excites you about working in a prestigious hotel like Omni William Penn, and how this aligns with your career goals in culinary arts.

Let the interviewer know about your commitment to continuous learning. Discuss resources you follow, workshops you attend, or culinary networks you’re part of that help you keep up with trends and improve your skills.

Focus on the importance of teamwork, communication, respect, and supporting one another during hectic shifts. Share how you foster positive relationships with your colleagues to enhance the kitchen atmosphere.

This is your chance to convey your admiration for the hotel’s reputation. Discuss what attracts you to Omni's values, service standards, and culinary excellence, and how you believe your skills can contribute to its legacy.