Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Community

Hickory Tavern; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 23,419,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

Hickory Tavern is hiring part-time cooks to prepare menu items according to standardized recipes and uphold food safety guidelines. You'll work in a fast-paced kitchen and collaborate with teammates to ensure timely service.

Ideal candidates have basic cooking knowledge, knife skills, and the ability to read and write English. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, and you should be self-motivated, organized, and able to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous cook experience.
• Stands/walks 6 to 8 hours per shift.
• Reaches, lifts and bends, frequently.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

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

Basic cooking

Knife handling

Food safety

English literacy

Team communication

Job description

Hickory Tavern is hiring part-time cooks to prepare menu items according to standardized recipes and uphold food safety guidelines. You'll work in a fast-paced kitchen and collaborate with teammates to ensure timely service.

Ideal candidates have basic cooking knowledge, knife skills, and the ability to read and write English. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, and you should be self-motivated, organized, and able to work under pressure.