Line Cook

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development's Autograph Collection hotel in Macon, GA is seeking a motivated Line Cook to support multiple F&B outlets. You will prepare ingredients, plates, and station setup under chef guidance, while upholding strict standards.

You should have at least two years of kitchen experience, ServSafe certification, and strong teamwork. The role requires high energy, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain/renew.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain cleanliness.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• High school diploma or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic vegetable and sauce prep.
• Line cook during service under chefs.
• Prepare ingredients for regular menus and specials.
• Plate dishes per chef’s specifications.
• Monitor inventory and inform when items need ordering.
• Keep station organized, stocked, and clean.
• Assist others during busy periods.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and dishwashing.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

2+ years experience

Cooking knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

ServSafe certification

Food quality

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Education

High school degree or equivalent

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 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.