Cook, Little Palm

The Ryder Hotel; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

Company 401k

Student loan repayment program

PTO exchange

Job summary

Makeready LLC is seeking a kitchen professional at The Ryder Hotel in Charleston to craft culinary experiences by elevating local ingredients and flavors. You will create an intentional dining experience that connects guests to the local environment through thoughtful preparation and presentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork with front and back of house, strict sanitation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of quality and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial restaurant cooking equipment.
• Ability to follow sanitation and cleanliness procedures.
• Culinary degree or related restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, cleaning, and organizing a workstation.
• Prepare a variety of ingredients and recipes with efficiency and timeliness.
• Maintain good kitchen safety and sanitation.

Skills

Commercial kitchen equipment

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary degree or related experience

Job description

An inviting oasis in the heart of one of the world's most beloved cities, The Ryder is a boutique escape-meets-experience with a pool, coffee bar, and tropical bar made for the independent, fun-loving, and creatively curious spirit in all of us.

This individual is passionate about the connections that can be created over a good meal. Their primary goal is to create an intentional culinary experience that connects guests to the local environment by elevating unique ingredients and flavors.

Requested Tasks

• Set up, cleaning, and organizing a workstation
• Prepare a variety of ingredients and recipes with efficiency and timeliness
• Maintain good kitchen safety and sanitation

Requested Capabilities

• Experience with commercial restaurant cooking equipment
• Ability to follow sanitation and cleanliness procedures
• Culinary degree or related restaurant experience is preferred
• Great communication skills with both front and back of the house
• Handle a fast-paced cooking environment with ease

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.