Culinary Expert

The Hotel Salem is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items to the highest standards of quality and presentation.

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Clean and sanitize all workstations, including counters, utensils, cooking equipment, and the refrigerator, in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Establish a system of food stations and stock them with all necessary ingredients for the shift.
• Interact with visitors, vendors, and associates while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
• Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products.
• 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.

• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification.
• Previous experience working in food service is preferred.
• Candidates must be hardworking, detail-oriented, and have a strong work ethic.
• Ability to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage.
• 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 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 including Salem's only seasonal rooftop bar as well as multiple event spaces.