Line Cook

Another Broken Egg Cafe; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Another Broken Egg Cafe is seeking a Line Cook to help prepare, cook, and present dishes to restaurant standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, following recipes and standards with attention to portion control and food safety.

The role requires staying alert, multitasking, and effective communication with the kitchen team. You should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, in a busy dining environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare menu items according to recipes and customer requests.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience handling kitchen tools and sharp knives safely.
• Clear oral and written instruction follow-through.
• Ability to multitask under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Comfort in tight, crowded spaces with variable temps and noise.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards.
• Adhere to portions to maintain quality and control costs.
• Monitor temperatures with thermometers; store correctly.
• Report food quality issues or delays to kitchen lead.
• Track inventory; alert staff to low stock.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality expectations.
• Follow allergy and dietary restriction procedures.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with kitchen team and maintain positive relations.
• Take on extra tasks to support operations.

Skills

Knife skills

Recipe consistency

Flexibility

Communication

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Health & safety

Kitchen equipment

Tools

Sharp knives

Job description

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.