Line Cook

Position Summary

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.

A Little About Raines and The Lantern Columbia

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, Raines has 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. The Lantern Columbia is an upscale, 59-room boutique hotel with an indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar. Raines trains and employs individuals with disabilities in hospitality.

Essential Job Functions

- 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.

Experience and Education

- Prior Line Cook, Quick Order Cook, Banquet Cook or similar experience preferred. - Wood fired pizza experience is a plus. - Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies. - Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent.