Line Cook - Avocet Hospitality Group

*** $750 Sign-On Bonus - $250 after 90 days / $500 after 180 days ***

Do you want to work at an island escape with 24/7 ocean views, frozen drinks, fresh coastal cuisine, and blissed-out beach vibes? Submit your application for our Line Cook opening at Blu, Beach Bar and Grill, and find out what it truly means to be a part of the Tides Folly Beach and Avocet Hospitality team.

Location: 1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439

Salary: $20-$22 per hour with annual bonus opportunities

Benefits:

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Employer Matching of up to 3.5%
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned Hotels and Restaurants

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Line Cook works under the direction of the Executive Chef to prepare the ingredients, condiments, sauces or garnishes that go into different dishes. They help the kitchen save time, improve efficiency and boost productivity.

While no job description can possibly provide a comprehensive list of job duties, the following is a summary of the major responsibilities for the position.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
• Preparing food which includes cleaning, cutting and prepping the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.
• Plating prepared foods based on the senior chef's guidance.
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen, cooking utensils, equipment and storing the equipment at the end of shift.
• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations at all times

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NONE.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a high volume, fast paced restaurant as line cook.

Skills:

• Must be able to speak, write and understand English
• Have a complete understanding of the fundamentals of the culinary operation
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written
• Ability to work with an around kitchen equipment
• Must be able to work with and around a diverse group of food, seasonings, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent listening skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment to Be Used: Ovens, Griddle, Grill, Stove, Fryer, Mixers, Food Processors, Blender, Knives, Mandolins, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Freezers etc., as needed.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• The ability to work on your feet for most of the day
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Move about or traverse for long periods of time.
• Bend or twist their body.

Work Environment:

• Work with Sharp utensils
• Work close to open flames, heating elements and handling hot objects and equipment
• Work in High Humidity environment
• Work on potentially slippery surfaces
• Tight-knit quarters
• Loud noises
• Fast paced
• Walk in Freezer

WHO WE ARE:

Tides Folly Beach is a beachfront hotel driven and defined by a singular passion: community. We go above and beyond to provide an expectation-exceeding, smile-inducing, memory-making experience for our community of guests. Internally, we focus on building a strong, tight-knit team community through growth, support, camaraderie, and pride. We embrace the community, culture, and spirit of Folly Beach while also being a steward in the evolution of the town as a coastal destination.

EOE / DFWP