Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with Company Match

Opportunity for Upward Growth

Job summary

J. Alexander's Restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama is hiring a Line Cook to work in a fast-paced, scratch kitchen environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, with experience in kitchen equipment and a passion for high-quality food presentation. This role includes managing ticket orders and ensuring proper sanitation protocols.

Join our team and enjoy benefits like competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for upward growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• 1 year of previous kitchen/culinary/chef experience preferred, but not required.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage ticket orders for proteins and execution of food temps.
• Maintain a clean station and workspace following sanitation protocols.
• Coordinate with team members for high food presentation standards.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Mixer

Ovens

Stoves

Job description

Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant, known for its daily scratch made wood-fired cuisine. We strive to provide the highest-quality food and service in the hospitality industry, while fostering a culture of working hard, paying attention to details, and providing our guests with the best, all-around dining experience possible. We have immense pride in being a leader in the hospitality industry. It’s a part of the company DNA.

Why Choose Us

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunity for Upward Growth

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• 1 yr. previous kitchen / culinary / chef experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to knives, slicer, mixer, stoves, and ovens required.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Job Description

Our restaurants operate professional, fast-paced, scratch kitchens. We hire line and prep cooks who understand high expectations for food presentation and execution. Our restaurants typically include an open-kitchen layout with visibility from the dining room. Coordination of designated positions requires strong communication and teamwork with other employees, including assembler, expo, and all members of management. This position must manage ticket orders for proteins and is responsible for the execution of proper food temps and following company specifications while maintaining a clean station and workspace. Proper sanitation protocols must be followed. Responsibilities also include opening duties and closing cleaning duties.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. As an SPB Hospitality Team Member you may be asked to perform additional related duties to meet ongoing needs.