Line Cook

Eatsugarnspice; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Sugar n’ Spice in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes per our recipes and standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and effective communication with kitchen staff. We offer competitive pay and opportunities for advancement in a family-friendly dining setting.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing menu items to exact recipes and customer requests.
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Skilled with a range of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capable of multitasking in a high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook items per recipes and standards for presentation and quality.
• Control portions and maintain consistency to manage costs.
• Monitor temperatures with thermometers for safety and quality.
• Report issues with food quality or delays to kitchen lead.
• Track inventory levels and flag low stock to management.
• Ensure all dishes from your station meet quality expectations.
• Follow kitchen safety, sanitation and allergy procedures.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and assist as needed.

Skills

Follow recipes

Flexible shifts

Knife safety

Communication

Multitasking

Crowded kitchen

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Sharp knives

Job description

• Opportunity for advancement

Position Overview:

The Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen staff, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the restaurant’s standards. This position demands a high level of kitchen competence and the ability to handle a fast-paced cooking environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.

Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Serving Cincinnati since 1941

Sugar n’ Spice has been delighting Cincinnati area restaurant-goers with its secret-recipe Wispy Thin Pancakes, Huge Fluffy Omelets, Signature Creative Sandwiches, Specials and more for over 80 years. The breakfast and lunch menu has changed little since Mort Keller established the restaurant in 1941.

Today, Sugar n’ Spice prides itself on creating a fun, comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere, serving the same great food that has kept people coming back for generations.

Neal & Adam Mayerson are the 6th owners of this family-owned restaurant and are excited to preserve the tradition that is Sugar n’ Spice.