Line Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Free meals

Wellness clinics

Job summary

Luminary Hotel & Co. is seeking a Line Cook to support multiple F&B outlets. You will prep ingredients, follow the chef’s recipes, and work to a high standard of presentation. A clean work environment and teamwork are essential in this role.

Role requires standing long hours, knife safety, and the ability to work under pressure while delivering quality meals and following safety procedures. This is a full-time position with restaurant staff benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ restaurant experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs and stand for long hours.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients daily for upcoming specials and regular menu.
• Assist with recipes for each day and understand restaurant recipes.
• Maintain a clean kitchen environment: equipment, floors, walls, coolers, freezers.
• Support inventory and communicate when items need reordering.
• Wash dishes and return pots/pans for cleaning.
• Plate dishes to chef specifications and assist with plate ups.

Skills

Line cooking

Food prep

Knife safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma 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.The Line Cook 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 to the Innovation service standards and Mainsail Lodging & Development standards.Essential FunctionsPrep ingredients daily for any upcoming specials and the regular menuAssist the Executive Chef/Sous Chefs/Supervisors with any recipes for each dayUnderstand the recipes for the restaurant and able to prepare dishes to standard on a consistent basisMaintain a clean environment - general cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezersMaintain inventory and inform chef when new items need to be ordered prior to them running outDishwashing - all Innovation kitchen team members wash dishesReturn pots and pans to the dish area for cleaningMaintain a professional, presentable uniform and personal groomingAble to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basisMaintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurantFollow SafeStaff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchenBasic vegetable prep to include peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioningBasic sauce prep to include stocks, salad dressings, and vinaigrettesMinor butchering - processing meat, whole poultry and fishLine cooking - working with other cooks under the supervision of the chef/supervisorPlating dishes - presenting food for guest to the chef’s specificationsAbility to understand kitchen ordersAbility to work efficientlyAbility to perform all functions in the kitchenAbility to work under pressureAbility to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grillsAbility to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environmentKnowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipmentAble to make great quality foodFollow all safety procedures to include knife safetyRestock clean dishes, flatware and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areasMaintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean conditionFollow proper hand washing proceduresAssist with plate up dinners/banquet prep and banquet functionsStock supplies for the kitchen in specified locationsSort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales dailyMaintain trash area and place in proper area for pickupAssist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and suppliesQualification StandardsEducation & ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent or higherMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a restaurantExcellent customer service skillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenPhysical DemandsAbility to sit or stand for extended periods of timeAbility to communicate clearlyCorrected vision to normal rangeAbility to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectivelyAbility to lift 20 lbs. or moreAbility to work long hours as neededMental DemandsMake sound judgments quicklyAbility to work with others in a high demand kitchenWork on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlinesAble to work independently, take direction and provide direction to othersManage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel 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 necessary.Full-time Associate BenefitsMedical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Mainsail hotel room Discount and Marriott Friends and Family hotel room Discount | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees | Free Onsite Wellness & Medical ClinicsNOTICE: The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All employees must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift as business demands. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.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.