Line Cook

Upward Projects; Chapel Hill, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Weekly pay

Paid sick leave

401K with company match

Sommelier reimbursement

FSA / Dependent Care

Medical, Dental, Vision

Teladoc access

Holidays off

Job summary

Postino in Chapel Hill is seeking a Line Cook who will follow recipes to Postino standards, keep high quality, and maintain a clean, organized station at all times. You should excel in a fast-paced kitchen, have strong knife skills, and work well with a team while using fresh ingredients.

This role embodies hospitality and a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth. Join a supportive team that values reliability, cleanliness, and attention to detail, with weekly pay and benefits as

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant kitchen cook experience.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary/Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
• State Food Handler’s Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and complete dishes to Postino standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized work area.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen and contribute to team effort.

Skills

Cooking

Knife skills

Teamwork

Adherence to recipes

Fresh ingredients

Education

Associate’s degree preferred in Culinary/Hospitality/Management/Business

State Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we’re headed to the moon with a simple mission — to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it’s our common values that keep us united.

• Be Authentic and Humble
• Act with Integrity
• Bring Good Energy
• Get Extraordinary Results
• Achieve as a Team
• Inspire with Hospitality

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Line Cook your responsibility is to follow recipes and complete them to Company standards with the highest quality and craftsmanship while maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitized work area.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

• Be highly skilled cooking and preparing ingredients
• Have excellent knife skills
• Proven track record of adhering to recipe standards
• Have a passion for working with high quality and fresh ingredients
• Excel in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Thrive on teamwork

WHY YOU’LL LOVE BEING A LINE COOK AT POSTINO

Postino has a rich culture of delivering the best hospitality experience in the restaurant industry. We are a growing brand with unlimited career advancement who will support your journey with exceptional beverage and culinary development. The working relationships you build today will be deep, meaningful, and long lasting. Lastly, we believe you should have a voice and be recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Meal Discounts & Perks
• Competitive Wages Paid Weekly
• Earned paid sick time
• 401K with company match
• Pursue Level 1,2 Sommelier reimbursed upon completion
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when eligible.
• Access to Teladoc services for all team members after 30 days eligibility.
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Requirements

• The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen cook experience. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues including 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred but not required
• State Food Handler’s Management Certification is required