Line Cook

Tap Room; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Tap Room in Bay Shore, NY is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our team and craft delicious, guest-focused dishes for our loyal guests.

You will inspect prep areas, maintain sanitary standards, and work across stations to ensure quality and freshness. Prior restaurant cook experience and ServeSafe/ Food Handler certification (or willing to attain) are required. Physical ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours is necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willing to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure sanitary practices.
• Ensure freshness by rotating stock and checking quality.
• Maintain proper storage and cooking temperatures across ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or experience.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Line cook experience

ServeSafe certification

Effective communication

Bilingual

Job description

Upstream Hospitality Group is an ever-growing hospitality group that has a wide variety of tastes with a common theme holding them all together: creativity, progression, and originality. When going against the current (upstream), you set yourself apart from the rest, and that is what we strive to do in the most positive way.

We are looking for an experienced Line Cook to join our team. You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for our loyal guests to enjoy!

Who You Are

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

What You'll Do

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

What We’ll Need From You

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook required
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours
• Bilingual(preferred)

We're proud to attract hospitality-driven talent, from those building long‑term careers in the industry to those who simply love the work and want to earn extra income doing what they enjoy.

Career Growth & Development

We promote from within and provide real opportunities for advancement.

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure

We reward high performance and leadership.

Work with Passionate People

Join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and loves what they do.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Help build the future of Tap Room and leave your mark on the hospitality industry.

Disclaimer: This position description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, and working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to accurately reflect those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Upstream Restaurant Group Inc an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our mission is to be your local casual gathering place for real food and craft beverages, and to meet friends and make new ones.

At The Core Of Everything We Do Are The Values That Define Tap Room And Shape How We Treat Our Guests, Support One Another, And Grow Our Teams

Quality – In all that we do.

Hospitality – Delivering Experience.

Pride – Care about what you do and be proud of your actions.

Teamwork – Being there for each other to achieve our goals.

Say Yes – Decision-making to be accommodating to everyone in our business.

We're proud to attract hospitality-driven talent, from those building long‑term careers in the industry to those who simply love the work and want to earn extra income doing what they enjoy.

Join the TapFam!