Line Cook

Reid's; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid's, a leading specialty food store in Charlotte, is seeking an experienced Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing and cooking a variety of dishes while ensuring quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• Must be willing to attain ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Company Overview

Reid's is the Carolina's leading specialty food store and a favorite culinary destination. Reid's specializes in superior meats, wines, regional provisions, locally grown produce, seasonally fresh meals & gift baskets for our loyal customer base.
Reid's is looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable people to join our team! We offer a safe and exciting work environment with the opportunity to learn and grow within the company.
In addition to a positive work environment and opportunities for career growth, Reid's offers medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, commuter benefits, discounts, and more!

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy. 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 Serve Safe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Must have open availability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee discounts
• Growth Opportunities