Executive Chef

We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our culinary team at Hilton Garden Inn Rock Hill. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes to meet the high standards of our guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food items according to menu standards, portions, and storage requirements.
• Set up, stock, and organize workstations and levels for production of food items.
• Use kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, measuring utensils, scales, kitchen shears, slicers, mixers, steamers, grills, ovens, and other tools and equipment.
• Check stock levels in coolers for sufficient stock, reporting shortages and ordering as needed, using the FIFO method.
• Prepare broiled, baked, grilled, steamed, sautéed, blended, and fried items using recipes.
• Know cooking times and temperatures for all items to ensure proper cooking methods and temperatures while ensuring the highest quality.
• Plate food according to standard plating menu with garnishments and food quantities.
• Perform side duties, including cleaning, inventory, and organizing.
• 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.
• Kitchen proficiency.
• Prior Line Cook, Quick Order Cook, Banquet Cook, or similar experience preferred.
• Culinary training and experience preferred.
• Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation and the ability to run off-property errands with minimal notice.
• Must speak English fluently.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Mathematical skills include basic math concepts, to include measurements and percentages. Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational, and training abilities are often used.
• Ability to effectively multi-task.

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment background check required.