Line Cook: Global Flavors in a High-Volume Kitchen

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development seeks an energetic Line Cook to support all F&B outlets, ensuring adherence to Autograph Collection standards and brand guidelines. You will prepare ingredients, plate dishes to chef specifications, and help maintain clean, organized stations.

The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure during busy service times. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cooking knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

ServSafe certification

Food quality

Station organization

Work under pressure

Education requirement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mainsail Lodging & Development seeks an energetic Line Cook to support all F&B outlets, ensuring adherence to Autograph Collection standards and brand guidelines. You will prepare ingredients, plate dishes to chef specifications, and help maintain clean, organized stations.

The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure during busy service times. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are preferred.