Experienced Line Cook (PM) - Peninsula Grill

About Planters Inn and Peninsula Grill When Planters Inn was built in 1844, it secured the best location of all Charleston hotels. Today, the iconic hotel famously presides over the corner of Market & Meeting Street — the very heart of Historic Charleston, South Carolina. Planters Inn is South Carolina’s only Relais & Châteaux Hotel. Our historic hotel in Charleston is an oasis of beauty and gentility for guests who appreciate luxury, personal space, and added privacy. In Charleston, S.C., the crown jewel of the dining scene is Peninsula Grill, the beguiling Four-Diamond and Four-Star restaurant hidden amidst a lush moonlit garden in the very heart of the Historic District. Loved by locals and guests from around the world, Peninsula Grill offers a genuinely resplendent dining experience that pulls out all the stops—a spectacular setting, fresh and delicious cuisine, fantastic service that seamlessly anticipates a guest’s wants and needs, an award-winning wine list, a famous signature dessert, and one more ingredient… a bit of enchantment. JOB SUMMARY Line Cooks assist the Executive Chef in daily operations and cooking, as well as banquets. Line Cooks are responsible for preparing food items, cooking during service, and general pantry stock. Under the supervision of the Head Chef, Line Cooks may create their own specials. Cleaning and maintaining a safe work area are also required.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes.  Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the restaurant’s menu.  Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out.  Working with a team of Cooks to handle varying levels of activity.  Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination.  Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guideline.  Daily preparation of all food items.  Communicating with other cooks and servers in regards to customer needs.  Receiving and checking food orders.  Cleaning dishes.  Assist with the creation and planning of menu items.  Adhere to the policies and procedures of the hotel.  Maintain effective communication within department, including Front of House.  Participates in all projects, programs, and assignments to ensure that hotel and restaurant guidelines and procedures are being followed.  Is aligned with the culture, values, goals, and human resource programs of the hotel and The Yarrow Group.    Always maintains a professional appearance and attitude.  About Us The Yarrow Group is a collection of independently spirited and branded hotels focused on remarkable hospitality™. We see every day as an opportunity to enrich the lives of our employees, guests, and communities. Our vision, mission, values and commitments are at the core of every decision we make and every person we hire. No heroes, no egos–just a diverse group of individuals with solid relationships built on a foundation of trust that honors our employees, guests, and investors. Our Values We Engage and We Listen We Care and We Own We Provide and We Ensure We Appreciate and We have Fun Requirements ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS  1-year cook experience preferred  Serv-Safe certified preferred  Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment  Knife handling and food preparation experience  Proper food handling skills  Desire to design new dishes  Knowledge of food allergies  Organizational and time management skills  Be an active team player and ability to collaborate across teams  PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT  The physical demands & 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.    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, feel, or finger; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Benefits Wellness Resources Training & Development Short Term & Long Term Disability Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)