Hotel Kitchen Cook | Growth & Benefits

Hilton Garden Inn Greenville; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Raines Co. is seeking a Cook to set up, cook, maintain quality, clean, and ensure health department guidelines in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. Minimum two years of experience in hotels/restaurants is required.

Certifications such as Food Handler, ServSafe, CPR/First Aid, and Alcohol Awareness are expected. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with opportunities for advancement within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler certification

CPR and First Aid certification

ServSafe certification

Alcohol Awareness certification

Job description

Raines Co. is seeking a Cook to set up, cook, maintain quality, clean, and ensure health department guidelines in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. Minimum two years of experience in hotels/restaurants is required.

Certifications such as Food Handler, ServSafe, CPR/First Aid, and Alcohol Awareness are expected. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with opportunities for advancement within a collaborative culture.