Italian Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Flex

Savory Selections; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Positive, supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth and develop

Job summary

Savory Selections is seeking a Line/Prep Cook to bring our from-scratch Italian kitchen to life with quality-driven cooking and consistent execution. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where every shift is an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and support a smooth, successful service.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of restaurant experience, a culinary degree preferred, and strong knife skills, cooking methods knowledge, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Qualities for an amazing workplace include pride in quality food and consistency.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen team.
• Stays calm and focused under pressure during busy shifts.
• Maintains organization, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Dependable, punctual, and supportive of teammates.
• Keeps a positive attitude and communicates clearly and respectfully.
• Open to learning new techniques and recipes.
• Takes ownership of their station to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes.
• Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep costs within forecasted range.
• Ensure timely dish preparation by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times for smooth delivery.
• Set up and clean station according to restaurant protocol.
• Maintain a clean workstation area, including equipment, tables, and shelves.
• Comply with sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards.
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the line supervisor, sous-chef, or executive chef.

Skills

Cooking methods

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Reading recipes

Calm under pressure

Communication

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Savory Selections is seeking a Line/Prep Cook to bring our from-scratch Italian kitchen to life with quality-driven cooking and consistent execution. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where every shift is an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and support a smooth, successful service.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of restaurant experience, a culinary degree preferred, and strong knife skills, cooking methods knowledge, and attention to detail.