Lead Line Cook - Fine-Dining in Historic Kitchen

Commerce ISD; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forepaugh's in Minnesota seeks a Lead Line Cook to supervise the line and elevate dish quality in a fine-dining setting. This hands-on leadership role requires mentoring line cooks, ensuring consistency, and maintaining top kitchen operations during service.

The role emphasizes strong culinary skills, team coordination, and adherence to safety standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences in an upscale environment. Evening and weekend shifts are typical.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook in a fine-dining or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of cooking principles.
• Leadership ability and clear communication under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of food safety and kitchen workflow.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items to exact recipe and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, portion size, and plating reflecting the restaurant’s culinary identity.
• Master various cooking techniques and implement them efficiently during service.
• Lead and supervise the kitchen line during service and mentor junior cooks.
• Train new cooks on stations, procedures, and standards; communicate orders and timing to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards per HACCP/ServSafe; ensure mise en place is ready and stations stocked.

Skills

Line cook experience

High-volume kitchen

Leadership under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking & organization

Job description

Forepaugh's in Minnesota seeks a Lead Line Cook to supervise the line and elevate dish quality in a fine-dining setting. This hands-on leadership role requires mentoring line cooks, ensuring consistency, and maintaining top kitchen operations during service.

The role emphasizes strong culinary skills, team coordination, and adherence to safety standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences in an upscale environment. Evening and weekend shifts are typical.