Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with Company Match

Opportunity for Upward Growth

Job summary

J. Alexander's Restaurants in Troy, Michigan is seeking a Line Cook to join their team. The restaurant emphasizes high-quality, scratch-made cuisine and operates in a fast-paced environment requiring strong communication and teamwork skills.

The ideal candidate should have a year of experience in culinary roles, be familiar with kitchen equipment, and be flexible with shifts. J. Alexander’s offers competitive pay, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for upward growth.

Qualifications

• Experience operating kitchen equipment including knives and ovens.
• 1 year of kitchen/culinary experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and workspace.
• Coordinate with team members to meet service demands.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Food presentation

Job description

Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant, known for its daily scratch made wood-fired cuisine. We strive to provide the highest-quality food and service in the hospitality industry, while fostering a culture of working hard, paying attention to details, and providing our guests with the best, all-around dining experience possible. We have immense pride in being a leader in the hospitality industry. It’s a part of the company DNA.

Why Choose Us

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunity for Upward Growth

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• 1 yr. previous kitchen / culinary / chef experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to knives, slicer, mixer, stoves, and ovens required.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Job Description

Our restaurants operate professional, fast-paced, scratch kitchens. We hire line and prep cooks who understand high expectations for food presentation and execution. Our restaurants typically include an open-kitchen layout with visibility from the dining room. Coordination of designated positions requires strong communication and teamwork with other employees, including assembler, expo, and all members of management. This position must manage ticket orders for proteins and is responsible for the execution of proper food temps and following company specifications while maintaining a clean station and workspace. Proper sanitation protocols must be followed. Responsibilities also include opening duties and closing cleaning duties.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. As an SPB Hospitality Team Member you may be asked to perform additional related duties to meet ongoing needs.