Breakfast Cook - Spartanburg Marriott

Luminary Hotel & Co; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Hotel & Co in Spartanburg, SC, part of the Autograph Collection under Mainsail Lodging & Development, seeks a Line Cook to support all F&B outlets with daily prep and cooking.

Under chefs' supervision you will ensure high standards, plate precisely, monitor inventory, and maintain a clean, organized workstation; ServSafe certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Working knowledge of recipes, cuisines, and operating kitchen equipment.
• Strong communication, written and verbal, with task follow-through.
• Experience working collaboratively on a team.
• Ownership and accountability in all tasks.
• ServSafe certification or ability to gain/renew.
• Proven ability to make high-quality food.
• Organizational skills to keep a neat, tidy station.
• Ability to work cleanly and efficiently under pressure.
• High school degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Basic vegetable and sauce preparation; minor butchery of proteins.
• Line cook during meal periods under chefs’ supervision.
• Daily prep of ingredients for menus and specials.
• Plate dishes according to chef specifications.
• Monitor inventory and notify when items need ordering.
• Keep station organized; stock and rotate prep items.
• Assist with cold storage organization and rotation.
• Support other cooks during busy service times.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and assist in dishwashing as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership

Organization

Under pressure

Listening

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.As a Line Cook you will be responsible for preparing the kitchen with a multitude of tasks to include the day-to-day preparation of the meals within all the F&B outlets and to continually uphold the standards in accordance with the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.What you haveMinimum of two years’ experience working in a restaurant or hotel kitchenWorking knowledge of cooking recipes, different cuisines, and how to operate kitchen equipmentStrong communication skills (both written and verbal): able to listen and follow through on task requestsExperience working collaboratively on a teamA sense of ownership in everything that you doServsafe certification, or ability to gain/renew certificateProven experience in ability to make great foodOrganizational skills, you are able to maintain a neat and tidy stationAbility to work cleanly, effectively, and efficiently while under pressureHighschool degree, equivalent degree, or higher requiredWhat you’ll doBasic vegetable preparation, sauce preparation, and minor butchery of proteinsLine cook during meal periods with other line cooks under the supervision of chefsDaily preparation of ingredients for regular menu and upcoming specialsPlate dishes to present food to the guests according to chef’s specificationsMonitor inventory of food and prep and inform chef when new items need to be orderedEnsure organization and cleanliness of your station; stocking and rotating prep as needed and requiredParticipate in proper functions to maintain the organization of the coolers and other food storage areasAssist fellow cooks as needed during times of busy seatings in the restaurantMaintain a clean and orderly kitchen, including stocking and rotating product, daily cleaning of kitchen equipment, and assisting in dishwashingOther necessary duties as assigned by the manager.Physical DemandAbility to sit or stand for extended periods of timeAbility to bendAbility to lift, pull 50 lbsAbility to communicate clearlyAbility to work long hours as neededMental DemandsMake sound judgments quicklyWork on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlinesAble to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to othersManage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the communityMaintain the highest degree of confidentialityAbility to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situationsAbility to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessaryMainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.