Grill/Sauté Cook

Newport Restaurant Group; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discount at NRG locations

Tenure program

Referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Holiday appreciation bonus

401k match

Employee ownership opportunities

Telemedicine access

Vacation time off

Health benefits

Dependent care options

HRA

Wholesaler club reimbursement

Job summary

Avvio Millbury is hiring a Grill/Sauté Cook for its new location opening this fall. You’ll work a scratch kitchen, grilling and sautéing entrées to order and following precise recipes. You’ll join a supportive team within Newport Restaurant Group, with opportunities to grow as the restaurant launches.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years on grill/sauté or scratch-kitchen, basic knife skills, and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong work ethic and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of grill/sauté cook or scratch-kitchen experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic knife skills, cooking methods, and kitchen safety/sanitation standards.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Cook proteins and entrées to order on the grill and sauté stations; this is a scratch kitchen, so prep, seasoning, and cooking is key.
• Follow recipes with precision.
• Manage multiple tickets and cook times at once without missing a beat.
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and moving.
• Work alongside a team that supports each other during rushes.

Skills

Grill/sauté experience

Knife skills

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Job description

What are you waiting for? Join our Team!

Millbury, MA

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HIRING NOW FOR OUR OPENING TEAM!

New location opening early fall — training begins in September.

Great food doesn’t make itself — and at Avvio Millbury, we’re looking for a Grill/Sauté Cook who takes serious pride in what comes out of their kitchen. If you love the heat of the grill, know your way around a sauté pan, and want to work somewhere that actually invests in you, keep reading.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We believe the people who make the food should have a seat at the table. Here’s what we’re serving up:

• Competitive compensation — $18-$23 per hour!
• 35% discount you will actually want to use (food and beverages at any NRG location)
• Tenure Program – Stay and get rewarded
• Referral Bonus Program – It pays to help grow your team
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Appreciation Bonus
• Financial & Employee Ownership:
  • Generous Company 401k match
  • Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Voluntary Benefits:
  • Telemedicine access

Depending on annual hours worked, you may also be eligible for:

• Vacation paid time off
• Medical /Dental /Vision
• Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program

WHAT YOU’LL DO

No two days are exactly the same, but here’s the heart of the role:

• Cook proteins and entrées to order on the grill and sauté stations — this is a scratch kitchen, so get ready to prep, season, and cook your way through every shift
• Follow recipes with precision
• Manage multiple tickets and cook times at once without missing a beat
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and moving
• Work alongside a team that has each other’s backs during the rush

WHO YOU ARE

You don’t need a culinary degree or be a celebrity chef to thrive here. You do need:

• A genuine passion for food and a desire to keep getting better
• The ability to stay organized and focused when the tickets are coming in hot
• A positive attitude and a collaborative spirit
• Prior grill or sauté experience is a plus — but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn will take you far

QUALIFICATIONS

On paper, you bring:

• 1+ years of grill/sauté cook or scratch-kitchen experience preferred
• Working knowledge of basic knife skills, cooking methods, and kitchen safety/sanitation standards
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

ABOUT AVVIO MILLBURY AND NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUP

With a focus on fresh ingredients, Avvio’s menu features Italian classics, perfect for every occasion. We believe an unparalleled dining experience includes not only an exceptional meal, but also phenomenal service. At Avvio, our dedicated team members are employee-owners, meaning our commitment to our guests and to one another is unwavering. We invite you to join us and be part of our brand of Italian hospitality. Avvio is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

We’re a 100% Employee-Owned Company — which means when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you have the opportunity to become an owner. No catch. We invest in our people, and our people invest their talents right back into the business. We’re proud of the friendliest hospitality team in New England, and our common goal is simple: make people happy through great food, great locations, and great teamwork.