Line Cook at Counting House

Ennismore; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in Durham, NC seeks a dedicated line cook to prepare and portion hot dishes, plate and garnish plates, and maintain a clean kitchen workspace. You will follow menu directions, work with a team, and bring proper tools and culinary enthusiasm to every service.

The role emphasizes timely communication, adherence to standards, and readiness to work as part of a collaborative kitchen team in a dynamic hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Background check required.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion hot foods; plate and garnish as needed.
• Follow recipes and techniques to execute dishes.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation before, during, and after service.
• Assist sous chefs with prep lists and ordering for the next day.
• Identify product quality and freshness.
• Work as part of a team toward a common goal.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Job Description

General Purpose: Accurately and efficiently cooks hot food products as well as prepares and portions food products prior to cooking. Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Understands menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Able to work as part of a team focused on a common goal.
• Possesses and brings in the proper tools to do the job: microplanes, knives, honing steel, tongs, spatula, saucing and plating spoons (the restaurant provides any other necessary tools).
• Understands the importance of tasting and seasoning the food properly, no matter how simple the dish.
• Understands how to work with different forms of heat and cooking methods.
• Receives and applies criticism in a positive manner, even from fellow employees.
• Understands and has experience using different kinds of proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dry goods, spices, vinegars, etc.
• Actively learns through inquiry.
• Keeps a clean and organized work station before, during, and post service.
• Knows station set up and pars to assist sous chefs in ordering and writing prep lists for the next day.
• Able to identify product quality and freshness.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.

Education/Formal Training:

• High school or equivalent education required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Additional Information

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.