Cook

Raines Co; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401K

PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Raines Co in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Cook to set up, cook, maintain quality, perform clean-up, and ensure health department guidelines are followed. You will prepare, thaw, portion, label and store items, operate kitchen tools, and ensure timely production to meet menu standards.

Minimum two years of experience in hotels, restaurants or related fields; certifications as required by federal/state/local agencies; a high school diploma or GED; and pre-employment background check are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in hotels, restaurants or related fields.
• Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies.
• Pre-employment background check required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock and organize workstation for production of food items.
• Preparations (thaws, cuts, machines) food items according to menu standards and store properly.
• Use kitchen tools and equipment safely and accurately.
• Check stock levels in coolers, report shortages and order as needed using FIFO.
• Prepare broiled, baked, grilled, steamed, sauteed, blended and fried items using recipes.
• Know cooking times and temperatures to ensure proper cooking and high quality.
• Plate food according to standard plating with garnishments and quantities.
• Perform side duties including cleaning, inventory and organizing.
• Work well in high-pressure situations maintaining composure and objectivity.

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
• 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