Cook

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal per shift

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Charlotte, NC is searching for a dedicated Cook to play a vital role in food preparation and presentation. Responsibilities include ensuring timely order preparation, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating effectively with kitchen staff. Candidates should have demonstrable cooking experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers meal benefits during shifts and requires weekend and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in cooking as a line cook, restaurant cook, or kitchen assistant.
• Knowledge of food and beverage sanitation and hygiene.
• Ability to work on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following the specifications of the chef.
• Organize and stock stations with supplies.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the kitchen staff.
• Ensure timely and quality food service.
• Comply with nutritional and sanitary regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Effective communication

Organizational sense

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving

Job description

Cook / Cocinero

The Line Cook (English) / El Cocinero (Spanish) plays an essential role in food preparation and presentation in the kitchen. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that orders are prepared accurately and timely, while maintaining quality and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following the exact specifications of the chef and set up stations for the menu.
• Organize and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g., cutting vegetables and meat, preparing sauces).
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the kitchen staff.
• Respond to, report, and follow instructions from the executive chef or sous chef.
• Clean the station and handle leftover food.
• Properly store inventory.
• Ensure that food is served simultaneously, promptly, and of high quality.
• Comply with nutritional and sanitary regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Expectations

• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Precision and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.
• Enjoy working in a team and effective communication.
• Possess a positive attitude, focus on problem‑solving, and openness to change and feedback.
• Adapt work style to the system and be open to new processes.

Qualifications / Skills

• Leadership, creativity, and proactivity.
• Mathematical skills; oral and written expression.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Tolerance and initiative; high organizational sense.
• Visual and auditory acuity; sense of urgency.
• Working under pressure; concentration.
• Judgment and control; common sense in decision‑making.

Knowledge

• Food and beverage sanitation and hygiene.

Schedule

• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Meal per shift (not applicable for to‑go orders).

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in cooking, including line cook, restaurant cook, or kitchen assistant.

Uniform

• Dress pants or slacks; t‑shirt or chef's coat.
• Closed, non‑slip shoes; hairnet; chef's hat or cap.
• In Spanish: pantalón de mezclilla o vestir; playera o filipina; zapatos antiderrapantes; malla para cabello; gorra o gorro chef.