Line Cook | Growth to Lead Kitchen + Free Meals

Swift Fresh Market; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shifts

One week paid vacation per year

Job summary

Swift Fresh Market in Fairfield, CT is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, cook and plate items to recipes and standards. You’ll set up and break down stations, work across grill, sauté, fry, and more, and collaborate with a tight kitchen team to ensure timely service.

Requires 1+ year line cook experience, knife skills, and ability to read recipes. Food handler cert or ability to obtain within 30 days; evenings/weekends availability; and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of line cook experience or strong culinary training.
• Knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and work efficiently under pressure.
• Food handler certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player with a positive attitude.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in a hot environment, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Set up and break down your station, including prep work, stocking, and labeling.
• Work assigned stations during service.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and expo to keep ticket times on target.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures.
• Rotate product properly and minimize waste.
• Keep work areas, equipment, and storage clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and putting away inventory.
• Support other stations and help with prep during slower periods.

Skills

Line cook exp

Knife skills

Read recipes

Team player

Reliability

Evenings/weekends

Stamina

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Swift Fresh Market in Fairfield, CT is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, cook and plate items to recipes and standards. You’ll set up and break down stations, work across grill, sauté, fry, and more, and collaborate with a tight kitchen team to ensure timely service.

Requires 1+ year line cook experience, knife skills, and ability to read recipes. Food handler cert or ability to obtain within 30 days; evenings/weekends availability; and lifting up to 50 lbs.