Line Cook

BakeChop Co; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Hunters & Gatherers is seeking a strong, experienced line cook to join our kitchen team. You will cook real food from scratch, move with urgency, handle pressure, and take pride in putting out food the right way.

This is not entry-level; we need a skilled cook who is confident on the line and understands timing, temperature, seasoning, and professionalism. We value consistency, teamwork, and pride in the plate.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience in a professional kitchen is required.
• Ability to cook proteins correctly and consistently.
• Strong knife skills and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to our standards.
• Execute dishes with consistency, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Assist with daily prep including chopping, portioning, marinating, and organizing mise en place.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety throughout every shift.
• Work efficiently during busy service while staying composed and accurate.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and contribute to a strong service flow.
• Respect ingredients, equipment, and the standards of the kitchen.

Skills

Sauté & Grill

Mise en place

Knife skills

Food safety

Job description

Hunters & Gatherers is looking for a strong, experienced line cook to join our kitchen team.

We are not looking for someone who just wants to “work in a kitchen.” We are looking for someone who knows how to cook real food from scratch , move with urgency, handle pressure, and take pride in putting out food the right way.

This is not an entry-level position and not the right fit for a first kitchen job. We need a skilled cook who is confident on the line and understands timing, temperature, seasoning, consistency, and professionalism.

At Hunters & Gatherers, we care about quality. We cook with intention, we work hard, and we expect the people on our team to do the same.

What we need

You should be comfortable with:

• Cooking steaks to temperature
• Working multiple stations
• Prepping from scratch
• Following recipes and plating standards
• Keeping a clean, organized station
• Moving through service with focus and consistency
• Being part of a professional kitchen team

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to our standards
• Execute dishes with consistency, urgency, and attention to detail
• Assist with daily prep including chopping, portioning, marinating, and organizing mise en place
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety throughout every shift
• Work efficiently during busy service while staying composed and accurate
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and contribute to a strong service flow
• Respect ingredients, equipment, and the standards of the kitchen

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience in a professional kitchen is required
• Strong understanding of sauté, grill, prep, and station management
• Ability to cook proteins correctly and consistently
• Solid knife skills and food safety knowledge
• Able to handle a fast paced service without sacrificing quality
• Dependable, professional, and serious about the work

Why work with us

Hunters & Gatherers is a from scratch kitchen that cares about good food and doing things right. This is a great opportunity for a cook who wants to be part of a team that values skill, standards, and pride in the plate.

If you are experienced, reliable, and ready to work in a real kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.