Breakfast Cook - Spartanburg Marriott

Mainsail Lodging & Development•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

The Breakfast Cook prepares food for the kitchen and food-and-beverage outlets, upholding Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development. The role involves preparing ingredients and menu items, cooking on the line during meal periods, plating dishes to chef specifications, monitoring food and prep inventory, and maintaining clean, organized stations and food-storage areas. The cook also assists colleagues during busy periods and performs other duties assigned by the manager.

Requirements

At least two years of experience working in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
Working knowledge of cooking recipes, different cuisines, and kitchen equipment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen and follow through on task requests.
Experience collaborating as part of a team.
A sense of ownership in work.
ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain or renew certification.
Proven ability to make great food.
Organizational skills and the ability to maintain a neat, tidy station.
Ability to work cleanly, effectively, and efficiently under pressure.
High school degree, equivalent degree, or higher.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, bend, and lift or pull 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate clearly and work long hours as needed.
Ability to make sound judgments quickly, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others.
Ability to manage differing personalities and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations and anticipate, prevent, identify, and solve workplace problems.

Responsibilities

Prepare vegetables, sauces, and proteins, including minor butchery.
Cook on the line during meal periods alongside other cooks under chef supervision.
Prepare ingredients daily for the regular menu and upcoming specials.
Plate dishes according to the chef’s specifications.
Monitor food and preparation inventory and inform the chef when items need to be ordered.
Keep the station organized and clean, including stocking and rotating preparation items as needed.
Help maintain the organization of coolers and other food-storage areas.
Assist fellow cooks during busy restaurant seatings.
Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by stocking and rotating product, cleaning kitchen equipment daily, and assisting with dishwashing.
Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the manager.