Line Cook

Huddle House; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Reid's is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team and prepare a variety of dishes for restaurant guests. You will help deliver quality dining experiences and contribute to a friendly, productive kitchen environment. Certification in Serve Safe or Food Handler’s is preferred or achievable during employment.

You should be able to manage multiple tasks, handle 30+ lb lifts, and stand for extended periods while maintaining high sanitary standards and teamwork throughout service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willing to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe practices.
• Ensure freshness by checking quality, rotating stock and tracking items.
• Store and cook food at correct temperatures in ovens, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or judgment.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Teamwork

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
• Growth Opportunities