Fine Dining Line Cook

Wingspan Group; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Job summary

The Blackbird, a chef-owned restaurant in downtown Asheville, is seeking passionate cooks to join a busy kitchen team. You will follow instructions, work quickly, and prepare well-presented meals while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Starting pay is $23–$24 per hour plus tips, with health plan available. Experience in diverse cooking techniques and a strong work ethic are valued, and you’ll be expected to multitask and contribute to a clean, efficient kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Experience with cutting tools, cookware and bake ware.
• Knowledge of grilling, baking, boiling and other cooking methods.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.
• Diploma from culinary school will be an advantage.
• Multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift and lift up to 25 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers.
• Check food while cooking and stir or turn.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly kitchen.
• Store all food and other items properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.

Skills

Cook experience

Cutting tools

Cooking methods

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Culinary diploma

Time management

Physical endurance

Shift flexibility

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma (advantage)

Job description

The Blackbird is looking for highly qualified cooks that have a passion to create. We are a Chef-Owned establishment, serving in the heart of downtown Asheville.
An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.
The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Requirements:

• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift
• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends
• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more

starts at $20+ tips Ave. $23-24
+Health Plan Available.
www.theblackbirdrestaurant.com