Cook

HILTON GARDEN INN - CHARLESTON WATERFRONT•Charleston, SC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

LBA Hospitality is hiring a Cook to join their hospitality team and help deliver a high-quality dining experience for every guest. The Cook prepares menu items according to approved recipes and brand standards while maintaining proper food safety, inventory, storage, and cleanliness practices.

Requirements

Ability to follow recipes, maintain accurate logs, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.
With or without reasonable accommodation, the associate must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stretch, and reach; lift or carry up to 30 pounds; and push or pull up to 60 pounds.
The position requires working around hot stoves, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience preparing food from standardized recipes preferred.
Hotel, restaurant, chain, or retail food-service experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree is a plus.
Food-handler certification preferred at hire and may be required after employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, portion, and present menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
Maintain appropriate stock levels, complete freezer pulls, and prepare the cooking line for each shift.
Follow all food-safety requirements for handling, cooking, cooling, holding, labeling, and storing food.
Monitor food temperatures and complete required safety and production logs.
Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of products.
Minimize food waste and follow established cost-control and product-usage guidelines.
Maintain clean and organized work areas, storage rooms, refrigerators, freezers, equipment, and dining areas.
Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking for the next shift.
Provide courteous service and respond professionally to guest questions or concerns.
Follow company safety, security, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
Perform other related duties within the associate’s training and capabilities.