Line Cook: Dynamic Kitchen, Flexible Shifts, Great Perks

Legacy Restaurant Group - Jacksonville; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The French Pantry & Little Miss Ha in St. Augustine is seeking a line cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to our recipes and standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, strong knife skills, and the ability to multitask while communicating effectively with the kitchen crew.

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.

Skills

Menu item prep

Flexible scheduling

Knife skills

Communication

Multitasking

Stamina

Lifting heavy loads

Job description

The French Pantry & Little Miss Ha in St. Augustine is seeking a line cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to our recipes and standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, strong knife skills, and the ability to multitask while communicating effectively with the kitchen crew.