Line Cook

Nicolas Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (

Life insurance

Job summary

Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano in Cincinnati seeks a talented Line Cook to join our kitchen team. Prepare and execute dishes to Nicola’s quality and presentation standards, and work all stations as needed during service while maintaining a clean, efficient workstation.

We value strong knife skills, attention to detail, and a team‑oriented attitude. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required, with opportunities for growth in a refined Italian dining environment.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience in fine dining or Italian cuisine preferred.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Team‑oriented attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Passion for food and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute dishes to Nicola’s quality and presentation standards.
• Work all stations as needed during service.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation practices.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen staff to deliver a consistent dining experience.
• Complete opening and closing duties and manage mise en place.
• Rotate stock, label and date items, and organize storage areas.
• Apply advanced knife skills during service.
• Maintain menu knowledge and plate presentation.
• Read, measure, and execute recipes.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Evenings and weekends

Team orientation

Work ethic

Food passion

Job description

Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano, one of Cincinnati’s most respected fine-dining restaurants, is seeking a talented and motivated Line Cook to join our kitchen team.For nearly 30 years, Nicola’s has been known for refined Italian cuisine, house-made pastas, fresh seafood, and exceptional hospitality. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their craft and thrives in a professional, high-standards kitchen.What You’ll DoPrepare and execute dishes to Nicola’s quality and presentation standardsWork all stations as needed during serviceMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstationFollow proper food safety and sanitation practicesCollaborate with chefs and kitchen staff to deliver a consistent dining experienceWhat We’re Looking ForPrevious line cook experience (fine dining or Italian cuisine a plus)Strong knife skills and attention to detailAbility to work evenings, weekends, and holidaysTeam-oriented attitude and a strong work ethicPassion for food and professional growthBenefits70% company covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees100% company covered life insurance and short term disability for full time employees401k with a 3% match after 1 year of employmentClosed Sundays with the exception of Mother's Day and EasterCompetitive pay and career Growth OpportunitiesDuties and responsibilities:• Food preparation and portioning prior to service.• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.• Cooking and preparing all menu items in accordance standards set by the Corporate Chefs, CDC, and Sous Chefs• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.• Experience in full-service restaurant is required.• Complete working knowledge of meat temperatures (Rare, MR, MED, MW, Well done) with high accuracy.• Complete opening duties, set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies, inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies, check production schedule and pars, establish priority items for the day, inform the CDC and/or Sous Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day’s tasks and transport supplies from the Storeroom and stock in designated areas• Assist other Cooks wherever required to ensure optimum service to guests• Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties return all food items to the proper storage areas• Rotate all returned product, wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away, straighten up and organize all storage areas, clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, shelves, return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations• Apply advanced knife skills required for service• Maintain an exceptional menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation• Prepare both hot and cold items and demonstrate a variety of cooking techniques• Maintain solid knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques• Read, measure, and execute recipes