Breakfast Cook - Spartanburg Marriott

Trilith Guesthouse; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development is seeking a Line Cook to support all F&B outlets in a fast-paced kitchen in Spartanburg, SC. The successful candidate will prepare ingredients, plate dishes, and maintain a clean, efficient station under Chef supervision.

Requirements include at least two years of restaurant or hotel kitchen experience, ServSafe certification or ability to obtain, and a high school diploma or higher. Strong teamwork and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Knowledge of cooking recipes and how to operate kitchen equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to listen and follow tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, sauces, and minor butchery of proteins.
• Cook on a line under supervision of chefs during meal periods.
• Prepare ingredients for regular menus and specials.
• Plate dishes per chef specifications and maintain station organization.
• Monitor inventory and inform when to reorder items.
• Keep kitchen clean and orderly; stock and rotate prep.
• Assist during busy periods and with dishwashing as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership

Under pressure

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

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.

Wh at you have

• Minimum of two years' experience working in a restaurant or hotel kitchen
• Working knowledge of cooking recipes, different cuisines, and how to operate kitchen equipment
• Strong communication skills ( both written and verbal ): able to listen and follow through on task requests
• Experience working collaboratively on a team
• A sense of ownership in everything that you do
• Servsafe certification, or ability to gain/renew certificate
• Proven experience in ability to make great food
• Organizational skills, you are able to maintain a neat and tidy station
• Ability to work cleanly, effectively , and efficiently while under pressure
• Highschool degree, equivalent degree, or higher required

What you'll do

• Basic vegetable preparation, sauce preparation, and minor butchery of proteins
• Line cook during meal periods with other line cooks under the supervision of chefs
• Daily preparation of ingredients for regular menu and upcoming specials
• Plate dishes to present food to the guests according to chef's specifications
• Monitor inventory of food and prep and inform chef when new items need to be ordered
• Ensure organization and cleanliness of your station; stocking and rotating prep as needed and required
• Participate in proper functions to maintain the organization of the coolers and other food storage areas
• Assist fellow cooks as needed during times of busy seatings in the restaurant
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen, including stocking and rotating product, daily cleaning of kitchen equipment, and assisting in dishwashing
• Other necessary duties as assigned by the manager.

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying , and solving problems as necessary

Mainsail 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.