Line Cook 1 - 3 - Peninsula Grill/Planters Inn

The Yarrow Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking dedicated Line Cooks to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves assisting the Executive Chef in daily operations, preparing delicious food items, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking, a desire to create new dishes, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in a team-oriented setting and are eager to contribute to a culture of remarkable hospitality, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values its employees and fosters growth and creativity in the culinary arts.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cooking experience preferred with knife handling skills.
• Serv-Safe certification and knowledge of food allergies are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in daily operations and food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Knife handling

Food preparation

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Education

Serv-Safe certification

1-year cook experience

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

About Us

The Yarrow Group is a collection of independently spirited and branded hotels focused on remarkable hospitality. We see every day as an opportunity to enrich the lives of our employees, guests, and communities. Our vision, mission, values and commitments are at the core of every decision we make and every person we hire. No heroes, no egos–just a diverse group of individuals with solid relationships built on a foundation of trust that honors our employees, guests, and investors.

Our Values

We Engage and We Listen
We Care and We Own
We Provide and We Ensure
We Appreciate and We have Fun

JOB SUMMARY

Line Cooks assist the Executive Chef in daily operations and cooking, as well as banquets. Line Cooks are responsible for preparing food items, cooking during service, and general pantry stock. Under the supervision of the Head Chef, Line Cooks may create their own specials. Cleaning and maintaining a safe work area are also required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes.
2. Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the restaurant’s menu.
3. Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out.
4. Working with a team of Cooks to handle varying levels of activity.
5. Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination.
6. Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guidelines.
7. Daily preparation of all food items.
8. Communicating with other cooks and servers regarding customer needs.
9. Receiving and checking food orders.
10. Cleaning dishes.
11. Assisting with the creation and planning of menu items.
12. Adhering to the policies and procedures of the hotel.
13. Maintaining effective communication within the department, including Front of House.
14. Participating in all projects, programs, and assignments to ensure that hotel and restaurant guidelines and procedures are being followed.
15. Being aligned with the culture, values, goals, and human resource programs of the hotel and The Yarrow Group.
16. Always maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1-year cook experience preferred.
2. Serv-Safe certified preferred.
3. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
4. Knife handling and food preparation experience.
5. Proper food handling skills.
6. Desire to design new dishes.
7. Knowledge of food allergies.
8. Organizational and time management skills.
9. Be an active team player and ability to collaborate across teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands & work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, feel, or finger; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities