Line Cook

Tap Room; Jericho, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstream Hospitality Group seeks an experienced Line Cook to join the Tap Room team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes for our guests, upholding high standards of taste and presentation in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have restaurant cook experience, ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to obtain), and strong communication. The role requires standing 8+ hours and lifting 30+ lbs in a team-first environment.

Qualifications

• Restaurant cook experience required.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification (or willing to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Bilingual (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and sanitize food preparation areas and surfaces.
• Ensure freshness by rotating stock and tracking items.
• Maintain correct cooking temperatures across ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook dishes per recipes and judgment.
• Turn or stir foods for even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism.

Skills

Cook experience

Communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Food safety certification

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification

Job description

Upstream Hospitality Group is an ever-growing hospitality group that has a wide variety of tastes with a common theme holding them all together: creativity, progression, and originality. When going against the current (upstream), you set yourself apart from the rest, and that is what we strive to do in the most positive way.

We are looking for an experienced Line Cook to join our team. You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for our loyal guests to enjoy!

Who You Are

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 ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We'll Need From You

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook required
• 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
• Bilingual(preferred)

We're proud to attract hospitality-driven talent, from those building long-term careers in the industry to those who simply love the work and want to earn extra income doing what they enjoy.

Career Growth & Development

We promote from within and provide real opportunities for advancement.

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure

We reward high performance and leadership.

Work with Passionate People

Join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and loves what they do.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Help build the future of Tap Room and leave your mark on the hospitality industry.

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to accurately reflect those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Upstream Restaurant Group Inc an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.