Cook

Raines Company; South Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Raines Co. in South Carolina is seeking a professional Cook to set up, cook, maintain quality, and ensure health department compliance. The role requires certification, experience in hotel/restaurant settings, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

The successful candidate will prepare items to menu standards, manage station readiness, and maintain FIFO inventory. A strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and consistent plating quality is essential for this busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in hotels, restaurants or related fields.
• Prior Line Cook or similar experience preferred.
• Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies.
• Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Holds and maintains required certification (Food Handler, Alcohol Awareness, CPR/First Aid, ServSafe).
• Sets up, stocks, and organizes workstation for production of food items.
• Prepares food items according to menu standards, portions and stores them in labeled containers.
• Uses kitchen tools, including knives, measuring utensils, scales, kitchen shears, slicers, mixers, steamers, grills, ovens.
• Checks stock levels in coolers, reports shortages and orders as needed using FIFO.
• Prepares broiled, baked, grilled, steamed, sautéed, blended and fried items using recipes.
• Plates food according to standard plating menu with garnishments.
• Performs side duties, including cleaning, inventory, and organizing.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.

Skills

Food Handler Certification

Alcohol Awareness Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Knives

Measuring Utensils

Scales

Kitchen Shears

Slicers

Mixers

Steamers

Grills

Ovens

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 objective 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.