Line Cook

Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

posted June 23, 2026

Part-Time

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

What's in it for you…

  • Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
  • Paid time off available from DAY 1!
  • Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
  • 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
  • Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
  • Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job…

Line cooks are essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience.  Working with guidance from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, Line Cooks execute food preparation and presentation methods to create Instagram-worthy food presentations.  The primary role of a Line Cook is to practice all safe food-handling methods, accurately and consistently prepare food, adapt to guest requests for modifications, and work quickly and efficiently to meet service time expectations.

What you’ll be doing…

  • Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
  • Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
  • Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
  • Properly store all food products during and after use.
  • Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
  • Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat-top grills, etc.
  • Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
  • Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
  • Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements…

Experience & Education: 

  • 1+ years of culinary experience
  • High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

  • 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
  • Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
  • Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

503 N. Plankinton Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53203


Hotel
Managed By First Hospitality

Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Hotel


A stylish hotel in the heart of downtown Milwaukee

The Cambria® Hotel Milwaukee Downtown is located in the Westown neighborhood near Historic Third Ward. This central downtown location puts you within walking distance of some of the city’s best shopping, dining and entertainment, including the foodie-favorite Milwaukee Public Market and the scenic Milwaukee River—where you can board one of the Milwaukee Boat Line sightseeing tours.

Our hotel near Miller Park is 3 miles from the home stadium of the Milwaukee Brewers, making our location a convenient one for baseball fans. Music fans can enjoy easy access to the concerts at the annual Milwaukee Summerfest. The festival is only around a mile away, so it’s just a 20-minute walk to the festival lots. We’re also conveniently close to brewery tours, the Milwaukee RiverWalk and other popular attractions.

The décor of our upscale hotel is inspired by the energy of the city, and you’ll find design elements that highlight Milwaukee’s history and culture. From the guest rooms to the common areas, you’ll discover little luxuries that make a big difference—like spa-style bathrooms Bluetooth mirrors, an indoor heated pool, and a modern lobby with sitting areas that are perfect for socializing. During your stay, stop by our restaurant for classic American dishes and seasonal craft brews from some of the region’s top breweries. Planning a meeting or event in Milwaukee? Contact us to learn more about our 1,500-square-foot event space. This modern meeting room can be customized to host a variety of events.