Line Cook

Reid's Fine Foods; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Reid's Fine Foods in Charlotte, NC is searching for an experienced Cook to prepare and cook a variety of dishes for guests. You should be passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences, managing multiple priorities in a friendly team atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will have previous cooking experience and obtain a ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs needed.
• Must be willing to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas for safety.
• Ensure freshness and rotation of food stock.
• Cook food according to recipes and personal judgment.
• Respond to guest feedback professionally.

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

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

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