Cook, Kitchen

MCR • Beaufort, SC

20h • $15 - $16

About The Position

The Cook prepares food items for the restaurant using standardized recipes and brand standards, producing appealing, appetizing, and consistent meals. The role maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing the cost-to-production ratio. The Cook also prepares food and stations before restaurant opening, supports efficient service, and follows hotel procedures for food storage and rotation.

Team members are expected to provide friendly guest service, maintain clean and organized workspaces, follow operational checklists and procedures, communicate professionally, and work collaboratively. The position may also require helping clean guest rooms and public spaces as needed. Employees must follow assigned schedules and instructions and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide friendly service to guests with a smile.
• Flexible schedule with availability for days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on hotel demands.
• Previous culinary experience in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen setting is preferred.
• Must arrive and clock in on time for every shift and clock out at the scheduled shift ending time unless otherwise directed by the immediate manager; must not work while clocked out.
• Must clock in and out for breaks at the designated times on the schedule.
• Must provide sufficient notice, as directed by the supervisor, when calling out for a scheduled shift.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including sustained standing, walking, repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions, and lifting or carrying items.

Nice To Haves

• Previous culinary experience in a hospitality or restaurant kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with standardized recipes, brand standards, and guidelines.
• Comply with applicable food safety certification requirements, including Food Handlers Safety Training.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of kitchen and other assigned areas in accordance with State Board of Health regulations.
• Complete food and station preparations before the restaurant opens so guests can be served promptly and efficiently.
• Know the location and operation of all safety equipment.
• Assist with storing and rotating food items according to hotel procedures.
• Complete operational checklists accurately and at designated times, and provide accurate, timely shift handover reports.
• Provide friendly service to guests and assist with guest satisfaction and recovery as needed.
• Pitch in with cleaning guest rooms and public spaces when needed to help keep the hotel clean, organized, and safe.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hotel discounts
• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Retirement options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement and upward mobility
• Health insurance available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members
• Dental insurance available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members
• Vision insurance available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed