Line Cook 3

Luminary Hotel & Co; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Career Training & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Bereavement Leave

Employee Discounts

Jury Duty

Free meal for full-service hotel staff

Job summary

Luminary Hotel & Co. is seeking a Line Cook 3 for the Oxbow Bar & Grill in Fort Myers, FL. The role focuses on daily preparation, line cooking, and ensuring tasks meet Luminary and Mainsail Lodging standards.

You’ll work with a team to deliver consistent, high-quality plates in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a culinary kitchen, strong customer service, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are required.
• Prior line cook experience in a hotel or restaurant setting preferred.
• Ability to work long hours and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, sauces, and meats per standards.
• Plate dishes according to chef specifications and maintain plating quality.
• Support line cooks, assist with expediting and kitchen flow.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation across all areas.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years kitchen/restaurant or hotel

Customer service excellence

Excellent communication skills

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 Oxbow Bar & Grill Line Cook 3 will be responsible for preparing the kitchen with a multitude of tasks to include the day-to-day preparation of the meals and to continually uphold the standards in accordance to the Luminary Hotel & Co. service standards and Mainsail Lodging & Development standards.Position: Oxbow Bar & Grill Line Cook 3Location: Fort Myers, FLReports to: Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, Executive ChefStatus: Non-ExemptEssential functionsBasic vegetable prep – peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioningBasic & advanced sauce prep –to include stocks, salad dressings, vinaigrettes, emulsifications,Butchering –processing whole poultry, fish, and meatsGeneral cleaning – to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezersDishwashing –all kitchen staff wash dishesLine cooking –working with other cooks under the supervision of the chefPlating dishes – presenting food for guest to the chef’s specificationsExpediting –assisting chefs in directing the flow of service from the kitchen to the dining roomAssist with plate up presenting food for guest to the chef’s specificationsAbility to understand and communicate kitchen ordersAbility to work efficiently and effectivelyAbility to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where neededAbility to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills.Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environmentKnowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipmentFollow safe staff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchenFollow all safety procedures to include knife safetyRestock clean dishes, flatware and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areas.Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition.Clean or prepare various food for cooking or serving to include peeling vegetables, portioning products, etc.Follow proper hand washing proceduresStock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in orderSweep, scrub, mop floors. Wipe walls, coolers, freezers and equipmentMaintain trash area and place in proper area for pickupAssist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and suppliesMaintain a professional presentable uniform and personal groomingAble to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basisMaintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurantPerform other duties as management requests to service our guests.Hotel performanceEnsure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experienceQualification standardsEducation & experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent or higherMinimum of 3 years’ experience in restaurant and/or hotelPrevious culinary kitchen experience preferredExcellent customer service skillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenPhysical demandsAbility to sit or stand for extended periods of timeAbility to communicate clearlyAbility to use knives, kitchen machinery safely and effectively.Ability to lift 20 lbs. Or more when neededLong hours sometimes requiredMental 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 situationsNOTICE: 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.Benefits: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 | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees·Part-time Associate BenefitsAll above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance, Holiday Pay, Tuition ReimbursementMainsail 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.