Line Cook

Newport Restaurant Group; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay $18–$23 per hr

Employee Ownership opportunities

401k match

Discount at NRG locations

Job summary

Avvio Millbury in Millbury, MA is hiring a Line Cook to join our opening team under Newport Restaurant Group. You will work in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, prepping produce, following recipes precisely, and maintaining a clean, stocked station on every shift.

The role emphasizes teamwork, a strong work ethic, and the ability to stay organized when tickets fly. Training begins in September for our opening location.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of line cook or scratch-kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knife skills, cooking methods, and kitchen safety/sanitation standards.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prep produce and cook in a scratch kitchen with precision.
• Follow recipes with accuracy and consistency.
• Keep station clean, organized, and stocked.
• Collaborate with the team to handle rushes smoothly.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Kitchen safety

Night/weekend shift flexibility

Team collaboration

Job description

What are you waiting for? Join our Team!

Line Cook

Millbury, MA

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HIRING NOW FOR OUR OPENING TEAM!

New location opening early fall — training begins in September.

Great food doesn’t make itself — and at Avvio Millbury, we’re looking for a Line Cook who takes serious pride in what comes out of their kitchen. If you love the energy of a busy line, know your way around a recipe, and want to work somewhere that actually invests in you, keep reading.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We believe the people who make the food should have a seat at the table. Here’s what we’re serving up:

• Competitive compensation — $18-$23 per hour!
• 35% discount you will actually want to use (food and beverages at any NRG location)
• Tenure Program – Stay and get rewarded
• Referral Bonus Program – It pays to help grow your team
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Appreciation Bonus
• Financial & Employee Ownership:
  • Generous Company 401k match
  • Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Voluntary Benefits:
  • Telemedicine access

Depending on annual hours worked, you may also be eligible for:

• Vacation paid time off
• Medical /Dental /Vision
• Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program

WHAT YOU’LL DO

No two days are exactly the same, but here’s the heart of the role:

• Prep produce like a pro — this is a scratch kitchen, so get ready to prep, season, and cook your way through every shift
• Follow recipes with precision
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and moving
• Work alongside a team that has each other’s backs during the rush

WHO YOU ARE

You don’t need a culinary degree or be a celebrity chef to thrive here. You do need:

• A genuine passion for food and a desire to keep getting better
• The ability to stay organized and focused when the tickets are coming in hot
• A positive attitude and a collaborative spirit
• Prior kitchen experience is a plus — but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn will take you far

QUALIFICATIONS

On paper, you bring:

• 1+ years of line cook or scratch-kitchen experience preferred
• Working knowledge of basic knife skills, cooking methods, and kitchen safety/sanitation standards
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

ABOUT AVVIO MILLBURY AND NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUP

With a focus on fresh ingredients, Avvio’s menu features Italian classics, perfect for every occasion. We believe an unparalleled dining experience includes not only an exceptional meal, but also phenomenal service. At Avvio, our dedicated team members are employee-owners, meaning our commitment to our guests and to one another is unwavering. We invite you to join us and be part of our brand of Italian hospitality. Avvio is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

We’re a 100% Employee-Owned Company — which means when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you have the opportunity to become an owner. No catch. We invest in our people, and our people invest their talents right back into the business. We’re proud of the friendliest hospitality team in New England, and our common goal is simple: make people happy through great food, great locations, and great teamwork.