Lead Line Cook

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks Charlotte is looking for an experienced line cook to join our busy restaurant team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques and must ensure that each order is prepared to our standard of excellence.

Responsibilities include cooking food orders, maintaining sanitation standards, and working collaboratively with kitchen staff. We offer competitive hourly pay between $14.00 - $17.00, making this a great opportunity to advance your culinary career.

Qualifications

• Familiar with various cooking techniques including grilling and sautéing.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and coworkers.
• Prior food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook food orders to meet presentation guidelines.
• Maintain clean workstations and adhere to health rules.
• Assemble food stations with required items.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you passionate about food and providing consumers with an unforgettable dining experience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity at our busy restaurant to be our next line cook. We require an experienced cook who is familiar with a wide range of cooking techniques, including poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking. You must ensure that every order is cooked properly according to our standard recipes and that it fully satisfies our guests' demands and requests. Our ideal candidate has outstanding time management skills as well as a team‑first mindset to effectively assist other kitchen personnel and keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently. Apply today if this sounds like a fantastic opportunity to advance your culinary career!

Responsibilities

• Recognize and adhere to quality requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, as well as correct storage and waste management
• Prepare food orders on the line by cooking items to order, grilling, broiling, sautéing and meet all presentation guidelines and follow standard recipes
• Interact with visitors, vendors, and associates while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Keep all workstations, counters, cooking equipment, and refrigerators clean and sanitary according to health and safety rules
• Assemble a system of food stations and fill them with everything they need for the shift

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet all safety and sanitation requirements of kitchen equipment and food storage
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
• Prior food service industry experience is highly desired
• Possesses a strong work ethic and have high attention to detail
• Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED

Compensation

$14.00 - $17.00 hourly