Line Cook-1 at mainsailhotels in Fayetteville, Arkansas | Swiftcruit

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 Autograph Collection 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

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.