Line Cook

Raines Co; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

PTO

Career advancement

Job summary

Raines Co in Asheville, NC, seeks a Cook to set up and cook items, maintain quality, and ensure health guidelines are met. This role supports a busy kitchen, handles food prep, and plates items according to menu standards.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in hotels or restaurants, with required certifications and a HS diploma. The position offers benefits and room for advancement in a family-oriented company 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.
• Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain applicable certification requirements for position (Food Handler, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid, ServSafe, and any required certifications).
• Set up, stock and organize workstation and levels for production of food items.
• Prepare food items according to menu standards, portions and label containers.
• Use kitchen tools and equipment including knives, scales, mixers, and ovens.
• Check stock levels in coolers, report shortages and order as needed using FIFO.
• Prepare items using various methods and ensure proper cooking times and temperatures.
• Plate food according to standard plating menu with garnishments and quantities.
• Perform side duties including cleaning, inventory, and organizing.
• Work well in stressful high-pressure situations.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment (knives, mixers, 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 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