Line Cook

Tap Room; Bay Shore (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstream Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes for our guests, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has prior line cook experience and a ServeSafe or Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain). You will work with a friendly team to manage multiple priorities and contribute to our culture of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook is required.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler certification (or willingness to attain).
• Strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe practices.
• Ensure freshness and rotate stock.
• Maintain correct cooking temperatures in ovens, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or judgment.
• Turn or stir foods for even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism.

Skills

Restaurant cook experience

ServeSafe / Food Handler

Communication skills

Lifting 30+ lbs

Standing 8+ hours

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, or 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.