Line Cook

Raines Company; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Raines Company is seeking a Line Cook to join their team in Waynesville, NC. The role involves setting up, cooking, and maintaining quality control while adhering to health guidelines. Candidates with culinary training and experience in fast-paced restaurant environments are preferred. The company offers various benefits, including medical coverage and a generous PTO program, recognizing efforts and rewarding team members with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Generous PTO program

Golf benefits

Daily pay

Employee Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in hotels, restaurants or related fields.
• Prior Line Cook or similar experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and organizes work station for food production.
• Prepares food items according to menu standards and portion sizes.
• Plates food according to standards in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills

Kitchen proficiency

Problem solving

Organizational abilities

Multi-tasking

Education

Culinary training

Job description

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Position Summary: The Cook is responsible for setting up, cooking, maintaining quality control, clean up and meeting health department guidelines.

We offer Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, a generous PTO program, golf benefits, daily pay, an Employee Referral bonus program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up, stocks and organizes work station and levels for production of food items
• Prepares (thaws, cuts, cooks, etc.) food items according to menu standards, portions and stores them in properly labeled containers
• Uses kitchen tools, to include knives, measuring utensils, scales, 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 standards in an accurate, attractive and timely manner
• Performs side duties, including cleaning, inventory, and organizing
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in hotels, restaurants or related fields
• Kitchen proficiency
• Prior Line Cook, Quick Order Cook, Banquet Cook or similar experience preferred
• Culinary training and experience preferred
• Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies preferred
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation and the ability to run off-property errands with minimal notice
• Must speak English fluently
• Mathematical skills include basic math concepts, to include measurements and percentages.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are often used.
• Ability to effectively multi-task
  
  

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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