Line Cook

Job Title: Line Cook Location: Sheraton Denver West – Lakewood, CO Department: Food & Beverage / Culinary Reports To: Executive Chef / Sous Chef Job Summary: Our Line Cooks play an essential role in delivering a consistent and enjoyable dining experience for our guests. This hands-on culinary position is responsible for preparing and executing menu items according to established recipes, presentation standards, and food safety requirements while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workstation. The ideal candidate is dependable, works well in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in food quality and presentation, and understands the importance of teamwork between the kitchen and front-of-house. This position primarily supports dinner and evening service and may also assist with banquets, special events, and other culinary operations based on hotel needs. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, specifications, portion standards, and presentation guidelines. Set up and fully stock assigned stations with necessary ingredients, supplies, and equipment before service. Execute guest orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining food quality and consistency during periods of high volume. Monitor ticket times and communicate effectively with fellow culinary team members and front-of-house staff to support timely guest service. Follow proper food handling, sanitation, temperature control, storage, and food safety procedures at all times. Maintain a clean, organized, and properly sanitized workstation throughout each shift. Complete required food preparation, including portioning, cutting, labeling, dating, and proper storage of ingredients. Follow established procedures for product rotation, inventory control, and minimizing food waste. Inspect ingredients and prepared items for freshness, quality, and proper presentation before service. Assist with banquet functions, special events, and other Food & Beverage operations as needed. Complete assigned closing duties, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment, properly storing food products, restocking stations, and completing kitchen breakdown procedures. Properly operate and maintain kitchen equipment while immediately reporting equipment or maintenance concerns. Follow all hotel policies, health department requirements, safety procedures, and sanitation standards. Work collaboratively with Culinary, Food & Beverage, and other hotel departments to provide an exceptional guest experience. Participate in department meetings, training, and ongoing initiatives related to food quality, safety, service, and hotel standards. Salary Description: Starting Pay: $19.85–$21.00 per hour, DOE Requirements/Qualifications: Previous line cook, restaurant, or professional kitchen experience preferred; candidates with relevant culinary training will also be considered. Working knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tickets and priorities during service. Ability to communicate professionally and work effectively as part of a culinary and Food & Beverage team. Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential to this position. Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on hotel business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a professional commercial kitchen and hotel Food & Beverage environment. Regular exposure to hot surfaces, ovens, grills, cooking equipment, steam, sharp utensils, cleaning products, and varying temperatures is expected. The kitchen environment may be fast-paced with moderate to high noise levels during service periods. Team members are expected to follow all food safety, sanitation, equipment, and workplace safety procedures. Equal Employment Opportunity: Dreamscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requirements Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and remain physically active for extended periods throughout the shift. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, lift, turn, and perform repetitive movements associated with food preparation and cooking. Ability to safely handle kitchen utensils, cookware, food products, and commercial kitchen equipment. Must be able to work around heat, steam, hot surfaces, and varying temperatures commonly found in a commercial kitchen. Ability to move efficiently throughout kitchen and Food & Beverage areas during periods of high-volume service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.