Line Cook

Roosterskitchen; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Structured kitchen environment

Job summary

Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen Ballantyne is seeking skilled Line Cooks to join our team. We pride ourselves on simple, ingredient-driven cooking with wood-fired meats, seafood, vegetables, and house-made breads.

You will work in a kitchen that blends upscale casual atmosphere with fine-dining standards. You will help build a high-performing kitchen focused on consistency, teamwork, and professional growth, executing dishes with accuracy, maintaining stations, and collaborating with chefs to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong foundation in cooking methods, knife skills, and plating.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized station and follow recipe standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute dishes with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Maintain prep lists, complete assigned tasks, and support daily production needs
• Open and close stations, maintain mise en place, and conduct required sidework
• Receive, label, and store product properly to ensure quality and freshness
• Keep your station clean, organized, and in line with food safety standards
• Work collaboratively with chefs and fellow cooks to uphold kitchen standards and meet service goals
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the chefs or management team

Skills

Line cook

High-volume kitchen

Knife skills

Food safety

Organization

Job description

Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen Ballantyne is looking for skilled Line Cooks to join our team. We're known for simple, ingredient-driven cooking with wood-fired meats, fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, and house-made breads. Our kitchen combines the relaxed feel of upscale casual dining with the standards and attention to detail of fine dining.

In this role you will be part of building a high-performing kitchen focused on consistency, teamwork, and professional growth. You will execute dishes with accuracy and attention to detail, maintain clean and organized stations, and work closely with chefs and fellow cooks to establish standards and deliver food that reflects the quality and care of Noble Food & Pursuits.

What You'll Do

• Execute dishes with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Maintain prep lists, complete assigned tasks, and support daily production needs
• Open and close stations, maintain mise en place, and conduct required sidework
• Receive, label, and store product properly to ensure quality and freshness
• Keep your station clean, organized, and in line with food safety standards
• Work collaboratively with chefs and fellow cooks to uphold kitchen standards and meet service goals
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the chefs or management team

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong foundation in cooking methods, knife skills, and plating
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized station and follow recipe standards
• Calm and focused under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about cooking and professional growth

Why Join Us

• Employee discounts at all Noble Food & Pursuits locations
• Opportunities to learn, cross-train, and grow within Noble Food & Pursuits
• A structured kitchen environment with clear expectations and high standards