Line Cook

Gregg's Restaurants & Taverns; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gregg's Restaurants & Taverns in Providence, RI, seeks a Line Cook to join a busy kitchen, handling preparation, cooking, and presentation with high standards for quality and speed. You will work in a fast-paced environment, following recipes and customer requests while maintaining cost controls and portion integrity.

Ideal candidates follow safety procedures, communicate clearly with the team, multitask under pressure, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Able to prepare menu items consistently according to recipes and customer requests.
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of following oral and written instructions with clear communication.
• Skilled at multitasking in a busy kitchen while maintaining quality and speed.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods in varied spaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards with proper presentation.
• Maintain portion control and food prep standards to ensure consistency and cost control.
• Monitor temperatures and use thermometers to ensure safe cooking and storage.
• Report food quality issues or service delays promptly to kitchen leadership.
• Track inventory levels and alert management of low stock.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality expectations from the station.
• Follow procedures for food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and clean kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and uphold positive working relationships.
• Undertake additional tasks to support efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Proficient in recipe adherence

Flexible shifts

Effective communication

Multitasking under pressure

Physical stamina

Tools

Sharp knives

Job description

Benefits

• Employee Referral Program
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

The Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen staff, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the restaurant's standards. This position demands a high level of kitchen competence and the ability to handle a fast-paced cooking environment.

Key Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant's quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.