Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Team Growth

Hickory Tavern; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Hickory Tavern is seeking a cook to join our kitchen team in Hickory, NC. You will prepare and cook menu items according to our recipes and standards, while maintaining a clean, organized workstation and following all safety procedures.

Applicants should have basic cooking knowledge, knife handling skills, and the ability to read and write English. Prior cook experience is preferred, and the ability to work calmly under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Safety, sanitation and food handling procedures knowledge.
• Previous cook experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Communicate with team members to ensure timely service.
• Assist with prep and other kitchen tasks as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Knife handling

Team communication

Reading/writing English

Working under pressure

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hickory Tavern is seeking a cook to join our kitchen team in Hickory, NC. You will prepare and cook menu items according to our recipes and standards, while maintaining a clean, organized workstation and following all safety procedures.

Applicants should have basic cooking knowledge, knife handling skills, and the ability to read and write English. Prior cook experience is preferred, and the ability to work calmly under pressure is essential.