Line Cook — Craft Bold Dishes in a Community Tavern

Hickory Tavern; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Tavern in Cary, NC is seeking energetic kitchen staff to join our team. As a cook, you’ll prepare and cook menu items according to our recipes and standards, keep a clean workstation, and help ensure timely service during game days and busy shifts.

We value food safety, teamwork, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Prior cook experience and basic knife skills are preferred; English reading and writing is required to communicate with the team and follow directions.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous cook experience.
• Reads and writes English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Communicate with team members to ensure timely service
• Assist with prep and other kitchen tasks as needed

Skills

Cooking basics

Knife handling

English literacy

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated

Job description

Hickory Tavern in Cary, NC is seeking energetic kitchen staff to join our team. As a cook, you’ll prepare and cook menu items according to our recipes and standards, keep a clean workstation, and help ensure timely service during game days and busy shifts.

We value food safety, teamwork, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Prior cook experience and basic knife skills are preferred; English reading and writing is required to communicate with the team and follow directions.