Line Cook | Bold Rock Cider - Mills River, NC

Bold Rock Hard Cider; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Referral Program

Flexible Schedules

Product Discounts

Job summary

Bold Rock Hard Cider is looking for a Line Cook to join their team in Mills River, North Carolina. The role involves preparing and efficiently handling food products at assigned stations while ensuring high-quality service and food presentation.

Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a prep/line cook preferred.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal ingredients following recipes and builds.
• Lead station setup focusing on cooking procedures and plating.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety codes.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Food Handling Techniques

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, tweaking, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

Who We Are & What We Offer

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

• Competitive Compensation
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedules & Ample Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

What We Do

Bold Rock was built on one simple truth: “the land is the brand.” Fueled by a fierce commitment to nature, sustainability, and bringing people together over boldly crafted beverages, Bold Rock took a game‑changing step in 2019 by joining Artisanal Brewing Ventures. With a stronger team and expanded resources behind them, Bold Rock now pours even more focus into crafting unique flavors and unforgettable experiences—rooted deeply in the Blue Ridge Mountains and crafted for those who crave something BOLD.

Line Cook

The Line Cook will accurately and efficiently handle and prepare food products and dishes at assigned stations.

Reports to: Executive Chef or Manager on Duty

What You'll Do

• Prepare meal ingredients following a recipe and line builds, and as directed by the Executive Chef, or manager on duty.
• Lead station set up while focusing on proper cooking procedures, plating and presentation, flavor, temperature, and ticket time.
• Independently prepare all menu items to order, receiving feedback on line builds, cooking procedures, and plating accuracy.
• Execute meal preparation for quality control, including self‑assessment and Chef evaluation on build accuracy, cooking methods, and flavor profile.
• Oversee post‑shift duties, including cleaning, stocking, and checkout procedures, while incorporating feedback as needed.
• Properly label and store food, while managing time‑temperature logs according to taproom procedures and health code.
• Follow all opening and closing duties as outlined in ABV guides.
• Inspect dishes for presentation, accuracy, and quality before they are sent to the expo window.
• Complete assigned prep work as assigned by management.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assist with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of private events, ensuring high‑quality service and presentation for guests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a prep/line cook preferred.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in high volume and pressure environments.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be capable of working with knives/sharp objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.