Line Cook: Growth, Benefits & Culinary Craft

Tupelo Honey - Gainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Start Wage

Health care offerings

Wellness and Tuition Reimbursements

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Dental, and Disability options

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Tupelo Honey - Gainesville is hiring a line cook to support our kitchen operations in Gainesville, FL. You will prepare meats, seafood, vegetables and other items using broilers, ovens and grills, while following portion controls and our recipes.

We value clear communication with all team members, physical stamina for long shifts, and a commitment to cleanliness. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered in a fast‑growing restaurant family.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• Clear communication with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Responsibilities

• Execute all directives of management throughout all shifts.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Know and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of all recipes.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Open and close the kitchen properly and follow checklists for kitchen stations; assist others in opening/closing; get checked out by a manager before clocking out.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Tupelo Honey - Gainesville is hiring a line cook to support our kitchen operations in Gainesville, FL. You will prepare meats, seafood, vegetables and other items using broilers, ovens and grills, while following portion controls and our recipes.

We value clear communication with all team members, physical stamina for long shifts, and a commitment to cleanliness. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered in a fast‑growing restaurant family.