Line Cook

Catering Works; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Catering Works in Raleigh, NC is seeking a professional line cook who is organized and brings solid prep/line experience to the kitchen. The part-time morning shift typically starts at 7:00 am, requiring reliability and a strong work ethic.

You will prepare food for service, assist with daily prep lists, maintain proper pars, stock inventory, and ensure dishes go out high quality and on time. A focus on teamwork, food safety, and cross-training across stations is essential; Serve Safe

Qualifications

• Cooking experience, including experience as a line cook, restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Ability to crostrain and work effectively across all kitchen stations
• Strong teamwork, communication, and willingness to assist both BOH and FOH teams as needed.
• Serve Safe Certification a Plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Assist the kitchen team with daily prep lists, maintaining proper pars, and completing morning kitchen setup
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensure crosstraining across all kitchen stations to provide support and maintain efficiency during peak hours
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions
• Support the dishwasher and FOH team as needed by bussing tables, clearing and washing dishes, and maintaining clean and organized dining and service areas
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Line cook experience

Cooking methods

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Serve Safe

Job description

We are looking for a professional line cook who is organized and has solid experience as a prep/line cook. Part time morning shift typically starts at 7.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Assist the kitchen team with daily prep lists, maintaining proper pars, and completing morning kitchen setup
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensure crosstraining across all kitchen stations to provide support and maintain efficiency during peak hours
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions
• Support the dishwasher and FOH team as needed by bussing tables, clearing and washing dishes, and maintaining clean and organized dining and service areas
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Requirements

• Cooking experience, including experience as a line cook, restaurant cook or prep cook
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Ability and willingness to crostrain and work effectively across all kitchen stations
• Strong teamwork, communication, and willingness to assist both BOH and FOH teams as needed
• Serve Safe Certification a Plus