Line Cook - DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport

DESCRIPTION Line Cook - DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport Location: Kenner, LA (New Orleans Airport Area) Department: Hospitality | Hourly | Non-Exempt Join the culinary team at DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport, where great food, great service, and great people come together. We're looking for a skilled, motivated Line Cook who takes pride in their craft and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment. If you love creating memorable dining experiences and want to grow your culinary career with a respected hotel brand, this is the place for you. What You'll Do As a Line Cook, you'll play a key role in delivering the high-quality dishes our guests expect. Your day will include: Station Setup & PrepStock and set up your station with all required tools, ingredients, and equipmentComplete daily prep tasks: chopping, slicing, butchering proteins, preparing sauces, and more Cooking & Menu ExecutionPrepare menu items to order with accuracy and consistencyFollow hotel recipes, portion standards, and plating guidelinesCoordinate timing with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service Quality & PresentationEnsure every dish meets DoubleTree's standards for flavor, temperature, and presentationMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace Food Safety & SanitationFollow all health department regulations and ServSafe standardsClean and sanitize equipment and surfaces throughout your shift Inventory & Stock ControlAssist with receiving deliveries and rotating stock (FIFO)Report low inventory, spoilage, or waste Teamwork & CommunicationWork closely with servers, bartenders, and room service to ensure timely ordersHandle dietary requests and modifications with care and accuracy What We're Looking For1-3 years of experience as a Line Cook (hotel or high-volume kitchen preferred)Strong knife skills and proficiency in grilling, sautéing, frying, and other cooking methodsFood Handler or ServSafe certification requiredAbility to stay calm, focused, and efficient during high-volume service Working Conditions This role requires: Exposure to high heat, cold storage, steam, and kitchen machineryFast-paced, high-pressure environment during peak service timesAbility to stand for 8-10 hours and lift up to 50 lbsFlexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidaysWhy Join DoubleTree New Orleans Airport?A supportive, team-oriented kitchen environmentOpportunities for growth within Hilton-branded hotelsCompetitive pay and hotel employee perksA chance to create memorable experiences for guests from around the world Ready to Bring Your Skills to Our Kitchen? Apply today and become part of a team that values passion, precision, and hospitality. We can't wait to meet you. REQUIREMENTS A&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.