Line Cook: Flexible Hours, Growth Path & Perks

Poultry Science Association; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Discount on Private Brand Products

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Huntersville, NC is hiring a line cook/food preparer to support kitchen operations. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, and ensure dishes meet quality and timing standards.

The role requires ability to lift, stand, and work in a fast-paced environment; previous experience is helpful but not required. Pay starts at $15 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation is 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 and guest service skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.

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 provide 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

Teamwork

Communication

Lifting ability

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

Lowes Foods in Huntersville, NC is hiring a line cook/food preparer to support kitchen operations. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, and ensure dishes meet quality and timing standards.

The role requires ability to lift, stand, and work in a fast-paced environment; previous experience is helpful but not required. Pay starts at $15 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for advancement.