Fine Dining Line Cook - L’Auberge Chez François

Thompson Hospitality; Great Falls (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

L’Auberge Chef François, part of Thompson Hospitality, is seeking experienced Line Cooks to join our culinary team in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen and to expertly prepare French cuisine. You will work under the Chef to ensure quality, consistency, and proper execution, set up and maintain your station, and communicate effectively with the kitchen team during service.

The ideal candidate has professional line cook experience, strong knife skills, and a passion for traditional French

Qualifications

• Previous professional line cook experience in a high-volume restaurant or culinary operation.
• French cuisine experience is required.
• Strong understanding of French cooking techniques and ingredients.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications, and plating standards.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of French cooking techniques and cuisine.
• Set up and maintain assigned station during service.
• Prepare sauces, proteins, vegetables, stocks, and other components as assigned.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Chef and kitchen team during service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked workstation.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Assist with prep, service, breakdown, and closing duties as needed.

Skills

Line cook experience

French cuisine experience

Knife skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

About L’Auberge Chef François

L’Auberge Chef François is seeking experienced Line Cooks to join our culinary team. We are looking for passionate culinary professionals who thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen and have experience preparing French cuisine.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled cook who takes pride in quality, consistency, and proper execution while working in a demanding professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and execute dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of French cooking techniques and cuisine.
• Set up and maintain assigned station throughout service.
• Prepare sauces, proteins, vegetables, stocks, and other components as assigned.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Chef and kitchen team during service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Assist with prep, service, breakdown, and closing duties as needed.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Previous professional line cook experience in a high-volume restaurant or culinary operation.
• French cuisine experience is required.
• Strong understanding of French cooking techniques and ingredients.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper food preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications, and plating standards.Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and consistency.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a passionate culinary professional who understands the discipline required in a high-volume kitchen. You take pride in your craft, work well under pressure, and have a genuine appreciation for French cuisine and traditional culinary techniques.

If you have high-volume restaurant experience and a strong background in French cuisine, we want to meet you!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including throughout an entire shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, crouch, and twist.
• Ability to safely use knives, kitchen equipment, and other culinary tools.
• Ability to work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to move quickly and safely around a busy kitchen while maintaining awareness of coworkers and equipment.
• Ability to frequently handle hot pans, pots, dishes, and food products using appropriate protective equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including chopping, stirring, lifting, and plating.
• Ability to maintain physical stamina and focus during high-volume periods.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including near ovens, grills, fryers, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.