Line Cook

Green Sage Cafe; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No night shifts

50% Meal Discount

PTO up to 1 week per year

Wellness Benefits through Mercy Me

$50 free shoe credit

Free Employee Assistance Network

Job summary

A local cafe specializing in healthy meals is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their dynamic team in Asheville, NC. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced restaurant environments and a passion for preparing organic dishes. Responsibilities include meal prep, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuring timely orders. The role offers a supportive work culture with no late nights, growth opportunities, and a variety of benefits, including a meal discount and wellness options.

Qualifications

• Must have weekend availability.
• High level of professionalism.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds regularly.
• Restaurant experience required: 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Know menu items, recipes, and preparations per standards.
• Train and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Prepare all prep items following recipes.
• Ensure customer table orders are complete and correct.
• Maintain freshness and sanitation standards per health codes.

Skills

Previous experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment

Ability to work on your feet for six hours or more

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

ServSafe certification (Recommended)

Job description

Overview

Green Sage Cafe is looking for a dedicated Line Cook to join our fun and busy cafe. We are seeking individuals who can uphold the value our company has in preparing healthy and delicious meals by following simple recipes using organic, all-natural, and local ingredients. Our menu satisfies a customer base with a variety of dietary restrictions and lifestyle choices such as vegan, gluten‑sensitive, dairy‑free, etc. Our Line Cooks must be team players, respect all staff, prove dependability, and show initiative. Our cafes are open from 8am to 3pm and shifts are available between the hours of 7am-4pm so no late nights are required. There is opportunity for growth within the company for those who wish to excel in their career.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience in a fast‑paced restaurant environment
• Must have weekend availability
• Ability to work on your feet for six hours or more a day
• High level of professionalism
• Excellent verbal communication and organization skills
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis
• ServSafe certification (Recommended)
• Restaurant: 1 year

Benefits

• No night shifts
• 50% Meal Discount
• PTO up to 1 week per year
• Wellness Benefits through Mercy Me
• $50 free shoe credit
• Free Employee Assistance Network

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of menu items, recipes and preparations per Green Sage standards
• Training, knowledge and safe usage of kitchen equipment to perform all duties
• Prepare all prep items per recipes and proper procedures
• Prepare menu items quickly and accurately according to tickets and customer requests
• Ensure that customer table orders are complete and correct before leaving the kitchen
• Maintain control, organization and communication during execution of orders at all times
• Maintain freshness and sanitation standards at all times per health codes and policies
• Receive and store deliveries using proper rotation and dating procedures
• Set up, breakdown and cleaning of kitchen according to checklists and guidelines
• Assist with expediting and food running or other duties as requested by the manager

Culture Expectations

• Communication
• Initiative and Leadership
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Dependability and Efficiency
• Service and Customer Minded
• Represents the Brand and Culture of Green Sage

The Line Cook's primary role is the accurate, efficient and timely preparation, cooking and assembly of prep and menu items in the kitchen with the goal of giving customers the best eating experience possible from the back of the house.