PM Line Cook - Spartanburg Marriott

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development is seeking a motivated Line Cook to support the kitchen across all Food & Beverage outlets. You will contribute to daily prep, cooking, and plating under chefs' guidance while maintaining Marriott standards within the franchise scope.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years of kitchen experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure. ServSafe certification is preferred or obtainable during employment. Spartanburg location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Knowledge of recipes, cuisines, and operating kitchen equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to listen and follow tasks.
• Experience working collaboratively on a team.
• Ownership in all work performed.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain/renew certificate.
• Proven ability to make great food.
• Organizational skills; maintain a neat and tidy station.
• Ability to work cleanly, effectively, and efficiently under pressure.
• Highschool diploma or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables and sauces; minor butchery of proteins.
• Line cook during meal periods under supervision of chefs.
• Prepare ingredients for regular menu and specials.
• Plate dishes according to chef's specifications.
• Monitor inventory and inform chef when items need reordering.
• Keep station organized, stocked, and clean; rotate prep as needed.
• Assist with storage areas and coolers during shifts.
• Help fellow cooks during busy service periods.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and assist in dishwashing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cooking knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

ServSafe certified

Food preparation

Organizational skills

Under pressure

Attention to cleanliness

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 Marriott 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

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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.