Line Cook

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Aparium Hotel Group. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

LINE COOK
Mulberry Street Tavern at the Surety Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa
Full-time and part-time positions available
AM Cook + PM Cook positions available

Earn great pay and benefits while developing your career and culinary craft alongside an award-winning executive chef. 

As a Cook you will work directly with the culinary leadership team to develop and expertly prepare dishes and recipes.  Work in a respectful and progressive environment that values what people bring to the team.

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Earn anywhere from $18 - $24 based on skill + experience
• Flexible Schedules, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Reduced room rates for our sister hotels
• Marriott Hotel discounts
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and pet insurance at an affordable group rate
• Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community
• Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion

WHO WE ARE
 

Located in the historic Hippee Building in downtown Des Moines, Surety Hotel celebrates the city’s past while helping shape its future. Housed in a beautifully restored, 1913 Beaux-Arts landmark and now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Surety blends independent character with world-class hospitality. Inspired by the meaning of a surety bond, we make a promise as well; unmatched service, incredible design, and a superior level of hospitality rooted in connection and community. With 137 guest rooms and suites, vibrant gathering spaces, and onsite dining at Mulberry Street Tavern, Surety is both a destination for travelers and a point of pride for the City of Certainties.
 

WHO YOU ARE
You’re a cook who takes pride in your craft and wants to keep getting better. You thrive in a professional kitchen, care about the quality of the ingredients you work with, and understand that consistency, organization, and teamwork matter just as much as the finished plate.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional line cook experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant, hotel, or comparable kitchen
• Strong proficiency on multiple stations, including sauté, grill, plancha, fry, and/or garde manger
• Ability to independently set up, execute, and break down a station to established standard
• Experience with scratch cooking, butchery and fabrication, sauces, stocks, and proper cooking techniques
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, product handling, labeling, and rotation
• Ability to execute consistently during high-volume service while maintaining quality and presentation
• Experience helping train or support less-experienced cooks is a plus
• Open availability and willingness to work in all meal periods: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and banquets & catering. 
• Compensation is based on relevant experience, demonstrated skill level, and station proficiency.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and a sense of belonging for all associates.  We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, and where they come from and take pride in who we serve.  Aparium is an E-Verify employer.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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