Cook

AC Hotel By Marriott Little Rock Downtown; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Cook role at Raines Co. involves setting up, cooking, and ensuring health department compliance. The position supports a hospitality-focused operation with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401K, and a generous PTO program.

Prior hotel or restaurant experience and required certifications help ensure quality and safety across all dishes. Responsibilities include stocking, portioning, plating, and maintaining a clean, efficient station while handling high-pressure situations with

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain applicable certifications: Food Handler, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid, ServSafe.
• Minimum two years’ experience in hotels or restaurants preferred.
• Certifications as required by federal, state, or local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock and organize workstation for food production.
• Prepare items according to menu standards and store properly.
• Use kitchen tools and equipment while maintaining quality and safety.
• Check stock levels and report shortages using FIFO.
• Plate items with appropriate garnishments and quantities.
• Perform cleaning, inventory and other side duties as needed.
• Maintain composure in high-pressure situations.

Skills

Food safety

Cooking

Plating

Stock management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Raines Co. - Your Future is Now!

Position Summary:

The Cook is responsible for setting up, cooking, maintaining quality control, clean up and meeting health department guidelines.

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, we have grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate.

We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Holds and maintains applicable certification requirements for position to include: Food Handler, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid, ServSafe, and any required certifications
• Sets up, stocks and organizes work station and levels for production of food items
• Prepares (thaws, cuts, machines) food items according to menu standards, portions and stores them in properly labeled containers
• Uses kitchen tools, to include knives, measuring utensils, scales, kitchen shears, slicers, mixers, steamers, grills, ovens, and other tools and equipment
• Checks stock levels in coolers for sufficient stock, reporting shortages and ordering as needed, using FIFO method
• Prepares broiled, baked, grilled, steamed, sauteed, blended and fried items using recipes
• Knows cooking times and temperatures for all items to ensure proper cooking methods and temperatures while ensuring the highest quality
• Plates food according to standard plating menu with garnishments and food quantities
• Performs side duties, including cleaning, inventory, and organizing
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure

Experience and Education:

Minimum two years of experience in hotels, restaurants or related fields

Prior Line Cook, Quick Order Cook, Banquet Cook or similar experience preferred

Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies

Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment background check required.

EEO/D/V

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