Line Cook

The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection•Asheville, NC

About The Position

Position Summary: The Cook is responsible for setting up, cooking, maintaining quality control, clean up and meeting health department guidelines. 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. We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company. 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

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in hotels, restaurants or related fields
Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies
Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Prior Line Cook, Quick Order Cook, Banquet Cook or similar experience preferred

Responsibilities

Setting up work station
Cooking
Maintaining quality control
Cleaning
Meeting health department guidelines
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