Line Cook

15 Walnut Tavern; South Hamilton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid sick time

Meal benefits

Dining discounts

Referral bonus

Training & development

Internal career growth

Job summary

15 Walnut Tavern, part of the Serenitee Restaurant Group in Massachusetts, is hiring a line cook to join a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and contribute to a guest-focused dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring prior line cook experience, knife skills, and a commitment to food safety. We offer competitive hourly pay, benefits after 30 days, and opportunities for internal advancement.

Qualifications

• Has previous line cook or professional kitchen experience.
• Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes pride in preparing quality food with consistency.
• Has strong knife skills and understands proper cooking techniques.
• Values teamwork, communication, and accountability.
• Understands food safety and sanitation standards.
• Is dependable, punctual, and has reliable transportation.
• Has flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, high-quality ingredients for service
• Execute dishes consistently using our recipes and standards
• Work with a talented kitchen team during busy services
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation
• Communicate effectively with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Help deliver an outstanding guest experience with every plate

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Teamwork

Communication

Accountability

Punctual

Flexible availability

Job description

Description

If you love cooking, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and want to work with a team that has your back, we'd love to meet you.

At 15 Walnut Tavern, we're passionate about serving great food while creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. As part of the Serenitee Restaurant Group, you'll join a company that believes in promoting from within, investing in its people, and building long-term careers—not just filling positions.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or take the next step in your culinary career, this is an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, high-energy environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare fresh, high-quality ingredients for service
• Execute dishes consistently using our recipes and standards
• Work with a talented kitchen team during busy services
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation
• Communicate effectively with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Help deliver an outstanding guest experience with every plate

What We Offer

• $20 - $25/hr,based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits after just 30 days (with employer contribution)
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee meal benefits
• Dining discounts at every Serenitee Restaurant Group location
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Ongoing training and development
• Real career growth—over 60% of our managers were promoted from within

Why 15 Walnut?

A great kitchen starts with great people. At 15 Walnut Tavern, you'll work with a team that supports one another, respects hard work, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience. We believe work should be challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable—and we're committed to providing an environment where you can grow professionally while feeling valued every day.

Requirements

• Has previous line cook or professional kitchen experience
• Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Takes pride in preparing quality food with consistency
• Has strong knife skills and understands proper cooking techniques
• Values teamwork, communication, and accountability
• Understands food safety and sanitation standards
• Is dependable, punctual, and has reliable transportation
• Has flexible availability