Line Cook

Legacy Restaurant Group - Jacksonville; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The French Pantry and Little Miss Ha in St. Augustine, FL are seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and plate dishes to the restaurant’s standards in a fast-paced environment.

We value teamwork, consistency, and safety; you’ll follow recipes, work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends, and help manage portions and temperatures to ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow recipes and adjust as needed.
• Able to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience safely using a variety of kitchen tools and sharp knives.
• Able to communicate clearly and follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Comfortable working in tight, noisy, hot environments.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Adhere to portion control and food prep standards to maintain consistency and costs.
• Monitor temperatures and use thermometers to ensure safe cooking and storage.
• Report food quality issues or delays to kitchen leadership.
• Track inventory levels and alert management to low stock.
• Ensure all dishes meet the restaurant’s quality expectations and allergies procedures.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and equipment cleanliness.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to support efficient operation.

Skills

Menu prep

Flexible shifts

Knife skills

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

The French Pantry and Little Miss Ha in St. Augustine are hiring line cooks.

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.