Fine-Dining Line Cook: Gourmet Prep & Grill

Eddie-Merlot; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddie Merlot's is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced, fine dining environment. You will set up your station, follow approved recipes, and ensure strict sanitation and portion control while supporting teammates during busy periods.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of line cook experience, can read and communicate in English, and demonstrates reliability, teamwork, and the ability to multi-task under pressure. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• One or more year’s experience as a line cook, preferably in a fine dining restaurant.
• Experience operating grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection ovens, flat-top ranges, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and production, cooking techniques, sanitation and safe food handling.
• Commitment to quality, service, and expanding knowledge and skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Must be self motivated and able to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
• Able to multi-task and manage quickly changing priorities.
• Strong team-work orientation, well organized, able to take direction from others.

Responsibilities

• Set up station in accordance with standard procedures and carry out food preparation assignments.
• Re-stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products throughout the shift.
• Produce food items following Eddie Merlot's standard recipes and portion control standards.
• Prepare food dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized work station throughout the shift.
• Attend team meetings and communicate guest requests or complaints to Managers.
• Follow policies and procedures for station requirements and workplace behavior.
• Demonstrate teamwork and help in other stations as needed.

Skills

Line cook

English

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grills

Broilers

Fryers

Ovens

Flat-top

Job description

Eddie Merlot's is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced, fine dining environment. You will set up your station, follow approved recipes, and ensure strict sanitation and portion control while supporting teammates during busy periods.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of line cook experience, can read and communicate in English, and demonstrates reliability, teamwork, and the ability to multi-task under pressure. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.