Line Cook

The Lantern Columbia • Columbia, SC

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ladder 13 Line Cook is responsible for prep, cooking by adhering to recipe and presentation standards, cleaning, and meeting health department guidelines. Pizza Experience is a plus. Raines Co. is a family-owned business established in 1988, now a fully integrated development, management, and investment company. They operate and own leading hotel brands and boutique hotels, maintaining a family-oriented culture focused on relationships with associates, partners, and communities. The Lantern Columbia is an upscale, 59-room boutique hotel with an indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar, located in Columbia's historic Central firehouse. The hotel and Ladder 13 are set to open in December 2025. The Lantern Columbia is committed to training and employing individuals with disabilities, with an expectation that approximately 30% of the team will have a disability. They are seeking teammates who are supportive of others.

Requirements

• Prior Line Cook, Quick Order Cook, Banquet Cook or similar experience preferred.
• Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies
• Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Pizza Experience is a plus
• Wood fired pizza experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Holds and maintains applicable certification requirements for position to include: Food Handler, ServSafe, and any required certifications.
• Sets up, stocks and organizes work station and levels for production of food items in accordance with Executive Chef's standards.
• Prepares (thaws, cuts, machines) food items according to menu standards, portions and stores them in properly labeled containers.
• Safely and accurately use kitchen tools, to include knives, measuring utensils, scales, kitchen shears, slicers, mixers, steamers, grills, ovens, and other tools and equipment.
• Ensure station is stocked and refrigeration temperatures (if applicable) are maintained; report any deviation from standards to Sous Chef or Exec Chef.
• 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 standards are maintained.
• 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.
• Arrive to work prepared and on time, ready to work with the team to deliver a great dining experience to our patrons and guests.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• 401K
• Generous PTO program
• Opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED