Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Team-Driven

Hickory Tavern; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Tavern is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare and cook menu items, maintain a clean workstation, and follow strict food safety guidelines. You will communicate with teammates to ensure timely service and assist with prep as needed. This role supports a fast-paced kitchen in a community-focused restaurant.

The position emphasizes ability to read English, work under pressure, and maintain organization while following recipes and standards.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• 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 skills

Knife handling

Food safety knowledge

Team communication

Reads/writes English

Job description

Hickory Tavern is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare and cook menu items, maintain a clean workstation, and follow strict food safety guidelines. You will communicate with teammates to ensure timely service and assist with prep as needed. This role supports a fast-paced kitchen in a community-focused restaurant.

The position emphasizes ability to read English, work under pressure, and maintain organization while following recipes and standards.