Line Cook - Flexible Hours, Growth & Benefits

Lowes Foods; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Product discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension (Company funded)

401k plan

Full-time position

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Huntersville, NC is hiring an entry-level Chef to set up stations, prep and cook items to guest specifications, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen. You will work under the Head Chef, learning menu standards and food safety protocols while delivering friendly service.

The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay starting at $15 per hour, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive team. Full-time positions are available with benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation experience helpful but not required.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
• Processes prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment.
• Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef and guest’s specifications.
• Garnish each dish properly.
• Adhere to instructions provided by the Head Chef, Lowes Foods manuals, and documentation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storage equipment both during and after service.
• Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in a high quality and timely fashion.
• Assumes responsibility for quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served.
• Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guests service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff

Skills

Food preparation

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

18+ age requirement

Physical stamina

Job description

Lowes Foods in Huntersville, NC is hiring an entry-level Chef to set up stations, prep and cook items to guest specifications, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen. You will work under the Head Chef, learning menu standards and food safety protocols while delivering friendly service.

The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay starting at $15 per hour, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive team. Full-time positions are available with benefits.