Line Cook

Hawthorne & Wood; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary world is seeking a line cook who is hardworking and detail-oriented. The position includes growth opportunities as team members can advance from line cook to Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine. With competitive benefits like company-sponsored healthcare and ongoing culinary education, this is an excellent opportunity for dedicated individuals looking to develop their skills.

Benefits

Company-sponsored healthcare plans

401(k)

Daily family meal

Ongoing food and wine education

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a similar comparable position preferred.
• Strong foundation of classical cookery.
• Ability to work on your feet for a minimum of 10-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work in garde-manger and rotate through kitchen stations.
• Use disciplined culinary techniques for food preparation.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and proper product storage.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Punctuality

Culinary techniques

Kitchen cleanliness

Job description

Hawthorne & Wood is in search of its next successful line cook. Our crew is hard-working, fun-loving, and detail oriented.

We start everyone out on garde-manger as part of that station's team, and over time, the cooks work their way through the stations in the kitchen. We promote from within: our Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs started here as line cooks.

You will work with industry-best products, mentors, equipment, and teammates. If you are looking to challenge yourself, we will provide you with an opportunity.

Benefits :

Company-sponsored healthcare plans; 401(k); daily family meal; ongoing food and wine education.

Requirements (experience required) and Essential Functions :

The successful candidate will be diligent, driven, punctual, and relentless in the kitchen.

1-3 years in a similar comparable position preferred.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks for à la carte service.

Disciplined use of culinary techniques.

Strong foundation of classical cookery.

Ability to work on your feet for a minimum of 10-hour shifts.

Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently.

Ability to lift 25 pounds overhead onto high shelves.

Proficient knowledge of product storage, rotation, and usage.

Proficient awareness of kitchen cleanliness.