Line Cook

The Club at 12 Oaks; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant seeks a dedicated Line Cook to join their kitchen team in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Responsibilities include setting up kitchen stations, preparing high-quality food in a timely manner, ensuring cleanliness and safety, as well as managing other line cooks. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong commitment to service and teamwork, with the ability to handle pressure effectively. This role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift heavy items. Competitive benefits offered based on employment status.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen is required.
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
• Physical endurance to stand entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ensure food quality and correct irregularities.
• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Maintain equipment and station.

Responsibilities

• Set up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepare food items in a timely and sanitary manner.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Delegate duties to line cooks and lead daily operations.
• Clean & maintain the station, practicing good safety, sanitation & organizational skills.
• Proper use of all equipment in the station.
• Assist with cleaning and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Leads daily operations and delegates duties to line cooks.
• Perform additional duties as requested by Chefs.

Skills

Quality service commitment

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Sanitation and safety practices

Physical stamina

Follow directions

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Line Cook reports to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepare all food items in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Restock all items as needed during the shift.
• Clean & maintain the station, practicing good safety, sanitation & organizational skills.
• Proper use of all equipment in the station.
• Assist with cleaning and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Leads daily operations and delegates duties to line cooks.
• Perform additional duties as requested by Chefs.

All interested candidates must:

• Be committed to quality service.
• Have previous experience (position and compensation based upon experience).
• Be available, especially weekends and holidays.
• Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities.
• Follow all procedures and policies set forth by the company.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment, and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to stand during the entire shift, withstand exposure to hot and cold, and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify. We offer various benefit packages based on employment status.