LINE COOK
CHARLESTON, SC
JOB SUMMARY
As a Food and Beverage Line Cook, you will be responsible for setting up and stocking stations, preparing ingredients, cooking dishes to order and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position will help drive repeat business by ensuring a high level of consistency in dishes and demonstrating impeccable food presentation to surpass guest expectations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete food prep and portioning prior to service.
Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking.
Ensure set up stations and collect all necessary mis en place to prepare dishes for service.
Maintaining and restocking sufficient levels of food on the line.
Cook and prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, cold food items, etc. in accordance with Chef's standards.
Ensure the correct temperature of food to make it attractive and tasty.
Taste all food items for quality purpose before serving.
Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station.
Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures.
Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas.
Inform chef in advance of likely shortages.
Inspect and accept the delivery of food and supplies.
Make sure all products are stored appropriately.
Use and maintain all kinds of tools, appliances, and equipment in accordance with manufactures instructions.
Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager
Cleans kitchen before and after shift.
Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
Maintain an organized, tidy, clean and sanitized work area at all times, including refrigerators and storerooms.
Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
Perform record keeping and reports generation duties
Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors
Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
Perform all reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors/Managers
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School graduate or equivalent vocational training.
At least 1 year of related experience required.
Proper food safety training and certification as described by law or the ability to obtain.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Excellent knowledge of food safety, sanitation and handling practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Positive upbeat attitude / personality.
Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
High level of professionalism.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum of supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to stand and walk for a prolonged period of time, transport materials or equipment, and lifting, moving, or carrying heavy objects over 50 lbs.
Occasionally lifting, moving, or carrying objects up to 60 lbs.
Regularly requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity to grasp, handle, feel, reach, extending arms overhead, etc.
Frequently required to bend, stoop, etc.
Must be capable of working effectively in both a hot and cold extreme temperature environment. Work surfaces may be unlevel, slippery, or unstable.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Position Information
Company: Charlestowne Hotels
Position: Line Cook
Status: Part Time
Shift: Second (Afternoon)
Req #: 10647655
Date Posted: June 22, 2025
Location: 61 State St, Charleston, US, SC, 29401
Job Category: Food & Beverage
CHARLESTON, SC
JOB SUMMARY
As a Food and Beverage Line Cook, you will be responsible for setting up and stocking stations, preparing ingredients, cooking dishes to order and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position will help drive repeat business by ensuring a high level of consistency in dishes and demonstrating impeccable food presentation to surpass guest expectations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete food prep and portioning prior to service.
Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking.
Ensure set up stations and collect all necessary mis en place to prepare dishes for service.
Maintaining and restocking sufficient levels of food on the line.
Cook and prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, cold food items, etc. in accordance with Chef's standards.
Ensure the correct temperature of food to make it attractive and tasty.
Taste all food items for quality purpose before serving.
Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station.
Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures.
Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas.
Inform chef in advance of likely shortages.
Inspect and accept the delivery of food and supplies.
Make sure all products are stored appropriately.
Use and maintain all kinds of tools, appliances, and equipment in accordance with manufactures instructions.
Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager
Cleans kitchen before and after shift.
Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
Maintain an organized, tidy, clean and sanitized work area at all times, including refrigerators and storerooms.
Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
Perform record keeping and reports generation duties
Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors
Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
Perform all reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors/Managers
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School graduate or equivalent vocational training.
At least 1 year of related experience required.
Proper food safety training and certification as described by law or the ability to obtain.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Excellent knowledge of food safety, sanitation and handling practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Positive upbeat attitude / personality.
Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
High level of professionalism.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum of supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to stand and walk for a prolonged period of time, transport materials or equipment, and lifting, moving, or carrying heavy objects over 50 lbs.
Occasionally lifting, moving, or carrying objects up to 60 lbs.
Regularly requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity to grasp, handle, feel, reach, extending arms overhead, etc.
Frequently required to bend, stoop, etc.
Must be capable of working effectively in both a hot and cold extreme temperature environment. Work surfaces may be unlevel, slippery, or unstable.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Position Information
Company: Charlestowne Hotels
Position: Line Cook
Status: Part Time
Shift: Second (Afternoon)
Req #: 10647655
Date Posted: June 22, 2025
Location: 61 State St, Charleston, US, SC, 29401
Job Category: Food & Beverage
Job ID: 482678926
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025
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