Line Cook

82 Queen; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

82 Queen in Charleston, SC is seeking a detail-oriented Line Cook to join the kitchen team. The role focuses on Mise en Place, station setup, precise food preparation, and timely execution of dishes to meet ticket specifications.

You will plate dishes consistently, uphold safety and sanitation guidelines, and participate in closing duties. Hourly pay with potential bonuses supports a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Mise en Place & Station Setup: Stock, organize, and prep your assigned station prior to service.
• Food Preparation: Wash, cut, chop, portion, and mix ingredients according to the restaurant's recipes.
• Cooking & Execution: Cook menu items using methods like grilling, sautéing, frying, roasting, or broiling to exact ticket specifications.
• Plating & Timing: Plate dishes consistently and time orders so that all items finish together.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain clean surfaces, track holding temperatures, and follow health, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines.
• Breakdown & Closing: Sanitize equipment, store or label leftovers safely, and complete the kitchen closing checklist.

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Line Cook – Hourly plus Bonus

A line cook works a specific station in the kitchen to prepare, cook, and plate food during service hours. Line Cooks are expected to learn each station, assist with prep for service, and ensure all safety standards are in compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Mise en Place & Station Setup: Stock, organize, and prep your assigned station (grill, sauté, fryer, or pantry) prior to service.
• Food Preparation: Wash, cut, chop, portion, and mix ingredients according to the restaurant's recipes.
• Cooking & Execution: Cook menu items using methods like grilling, sautéing, frying, roasting, or broiling to exact ticket specifications.
• Plating & Timing: Plate dishes consistently and time orders so that all items for a table finish and land together.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain clean surfaces, track holding temperatures, and follow all health, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines.
• Breakdown & Closing: Sanitize equipment, store or label leftovers safely, and complete the kitchen closing checklist.

Benefits/Perks

• We offer medical and dental insurance for full-time employees (30 hours or more per week) after 90 days of employment.
• Paid Time off will be accrued on the first day of employment. For every 40 hours worked, one hour of PTO is accrued. You can accrue up to 40 hours of PTO per year.
• After one year of employment, we offer 401K for all employees.
• Back-of-the-house employees may be eligible for additional bonuses based on volume.