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. We offer Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, a generous PTO program, points based bonus, 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
- 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
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
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- 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.