Line Cook 3

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 3
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Reports to: Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, Executive Chef
Status: Non-Exempt
Essential functions
Basic vegetable prep – peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning
Basic & advanced sauce prep –to include stocks, salad dressings, vinaigrettes, emulsifications,
Butchering –processing whole poultry, fish, and meats
General cleaning – to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
Dishwashing –all kitchen staff wash dishes
Line cooking –working with other cooks under the supervision of the chef
Plating dishes – presenting food for guest to the chef’s specifications
Expediting –assisting chefs in directing the flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room
Assist with plate up presenting food for guest to the chef’s specifications
Ability to understand and communicate kitchen orders
Ability to work efficiently and effectively
Ability to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed
Ability to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills.
Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment
Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
Follow safe staff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
Restock 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 procedures
Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
Sweep, scrub, mop floors. Wipe walls, coolers, freezers and equipment
Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup
Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies
Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
Able to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basis
Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant
Perform other duties as management requests to service our guests.
Hotel performance
Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience
Qualification standards
Education & experience
High school diploma or equivalent or higher
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in restaurant and/or hotel
Previous culinary kitchen experience preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Physical demands
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to use knives, kitchen machinery safely and effectively.
Ability to lift 20 lbs. Or more when needed
Long hours sometimes required
Mental demands
Make sound judgments quickly
Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen
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 kitchen, the hotel and the community
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
NOTICE: 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 Benefits
Medical, 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
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Part-time Associate Benefits
All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance, Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement
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.