Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, $15-$18/hr, Employee Discount

The Scotsman Public House; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Job summary

A local restaurant in Waynesville is seeking motivated Line Cooks to join their team. Key responsibilities include ensuring fresh ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining food safety standards in a busy kitchen environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 months of prep experience and be willing to obtain essential food handling certifications. The position offers both full-time and part-time schedules with employee discounts as benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months restaurant kitchen prep experience required.
• Minimum 1 year restaurant kitchen cooking and/or prep experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.
• ServSafe Food Handler or willing to get it required.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or willing to get it desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure stations are prepped, stocked and ready for service.

Skills

Prep and cook in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen

Works well independently and with a team

Familiar with kitchen sanitation measures and safety regulations

Knows how to cook on and operate flat tops, burners, ovens, and fryers

Multi-tasking

Can lift and move boxes/objects 50lbs

Maintains a positive attitude throughout the shift

Job description

A local restaurant in Waynesville is seeking motivated Line Cooks to join their team. Key responsibilities include ensuring fresh ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining food safety standards in a busy kitchen environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 months of prep experience and be willing to obtain essential food handling certifications. The position offers both full-time and part-time schedules with employee discounts as benefits.