Line Cook: Fast-Paced Prep & Service Pro

TC Restaurant Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook I in Nashville, TN to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will prep ingredients, support stations, and maintain sanitation and organization to ensure quality and timely service.

Ideal candidates show up on time, assist teammates, follow health protocols, and work under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Exec Chef. Prior pantry/prep/line cook experience in premium casual settings is preferred, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Experience as pantry/prep/line cook in fast-paced, high-volume premium casual restaurant preferred.
• Must be able to taste and distinguish flavors, textures, and odors for quality assessment.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for extended periods; ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work on time and stays on prep station as scheduled.
• Preps all food according to company specifications, recipes, procedures, and quality standards.
• Prepares vegetables for salads; portions and plates salads and desserts per TC Restaurant Group standards.
• Sets up station equipment, small wares, and ingredients; reports issues to Sous Chef/Exec Chef.
• Rotates and restocks pantry items and supplies to maintain back-up levels.
• Checks par levels before shifts to ensure adequate quantities for service.
• Assists other kitchen staff in food prep and side work as needed.
• Coordinates with food runners to ensure timely service.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

TC Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook I in Nashville, TN to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will prep ingredients, support stations, and maintain sanitation and organization to ensure quality and timely service.

Ideal candidates show up on time, assist teammates, follow health protocols, and work under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Exec Chef. Prior pantry/prep/line cook experience in premium casual settings is preferred, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.