Line Cook - Alltown Fresh

Global Partners LP; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 2,571,000 - 2,926,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Global Partners LP in Connecticut is hiring a Line Cook to lead daily kitchen operations, prepare fresh, made-to-order and grab-and-go dishes, and guide the team to deliver consistency, speed, and excellence across every shift.

You will set the tone for professionalism, oversee safety and sanitation, manage prep, inventory, and tastings, and mentor staff to uphold our Fresh, Local, and Honest Food standards. This is a permanent, on-site role with flexible schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years of culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and support team members.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in high-volume service periods.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented with a passion for great food.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in preparing and cooking all menu items to company standards.
• Execute daily prep and ensure all stations are fully stocked, organized, and ready for service.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning across all dishes.
• Monitor service flow, ensuring accuracy and timely ticket execution.
• Support menu rollouts, specials, and seasonal offerings as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Provide hands-on guidance and training to line and prep cooks.
• Foster teamwork, communication, and efficiency across all kitchen stations.
• Assist in onboarding new staff and reinforcing Alltown Fresh kitchen standards.
• Step into a leadership role when management is not present, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and allergen control procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment throughout each shift.
• Label, date, and store all ingredients according to company and regulatory standards.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and properly maintained.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly to management.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and tracking product usage.
• Reduce waste by monitoring prep levels and portion control.
• Support receiving, inspecting, and storing deliveries to ensure freshness and quality.
• Complete prep logs, temperature checks, and other required documentation accurately.
• Ensure every dish reflects the Alltown Fresh commitment to Fresh, Local, and Honest Food.
• Take pride in creating food that enhances the guest experience and builds lasting impressions.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Food safety

Multitasking

Flexible scheduling

Job description

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us. The Global Spirit is the cornerstone of our commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Your Role, Your Impact

At Alltown Fresh, we believe in more than just providing great products—we’re here to build something meaningful. Rooted in our Four Pillars of Community, Local, Fresh, and Hospitality, we strive to create an experience that feels personal, warm, and genuine. If you have a positive attitude, enjoy connecting with people, and are ready to roll up your sleeves, you’re in the right place. We are committed to hiring great people and supporting them fully—because when our team thrives, our guests feel it. A visit to Alltown Fresh is more than a transaction; it’s a moment of connection, where a friendly smile and heartfelt welcome are just as valuable as the products on our shelves.

Position Title: Line Cook

Position Summary

As a Line Cook, you’ll take a hands‑on leadership role in daily kitchen operations — preparing and plating fresh, made‑to‑order and grab‑and‑go dishes while guiding your team to deliver consistency, speed, and excellence. You’ll set the tone for professionalism, teamwork, and food quality on every shift, ensuring that every guest enjoys the fresh, local experience that defines Alltown Fresh. This role requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead by example. If you’re passionate about great food, enjoy mentoring others, and thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen, you’ll fit right in.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Food Preparation

• Lead by example in preparing and cooking all menu items to company standards.
• Execute daily prep and ensure all stations are fully stocked, organized, and ready for service.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning across all dishes.
• Monitor service flow, ensuring accuracy and timely ticket execution.
• Support menu rollouts, specials, and seasonal offerings as directed by the Kitchen Manager.

Team Support & Training

• Provide hands‑on guidance and training to line and prep cooks.
• Foster teamwork, communication, and efficiency across all kitchen stations.
• Assist in onboarding new staff and reinforcing Alltown Fresh kitchen standards.
• Step into a leadership role when management is not present, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and allergen control procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment throughout each shift.
• Label, date, and store all ingredients according to company and regulatory standards.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and properly maintained.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly to management.

Inventory & Operations

• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and tracking product usage.
• Reduce waste by monitoring prep levels and portion control.
• Support receiving, inspecting, and storing deliveries to ensure freshness and quality.
• Complete prep logs, temperature checks, and other required documentation accurately.

Guest Experience & Brand Standards

• Ensure every dish reflects the Alltown Fresh commitment to Fresh, Local, and Honest Food.
• Take pride in creating food that enhances the guest experience and builds lasting impressions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years of culinary experience in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and support team members.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in high‑volume service periods.
• Dependable, organized, and detail‑oriented with a passion for great food.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Ability to work near heat, cold, and wet surfaces.
• Extended periods of standing and working in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Safe use of knives, cooking tools, and kitchen equipment required.

Pay Range

$18.66 - $21.24

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Competitive Pay - We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within.
• Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component. We also provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
• Professional Development – We value lifelong learning and have many internal development programs and access to other on‑demand learning for continued career growth.

These commitments are offered to employees in permanent roles, as part of our support for long‑term growth and success

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

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