LINE COOK II SEASONAL

Sierra Nevada; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned brewery as a Line Cook II! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your culinary skills in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals while adhering to high standards of quality and safety. With a commitment to sustainability and inclusion, this forward-thinking company values your contributions and offers competitive hourly compensation. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this is the perfect chance to grow your career and be part of something special. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative setting!

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen as a line cook.
• Intermediate knowledge of food product and cooking methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standardized recipes and maintains cleanliness.
• Monitors station for needs and ensures compliance with health standards.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Food preparation skills

Communication skills

Knife skills

Basic computer literacy

Mathematical skills

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Broilers

Job description

Get to Know Us Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Line Cook II works closely with all other positions in the Back of the House operations to prep, cook, and expedite food to the guests ordering onsite, delivery, and to-go. The Line Cook II follows recipes, plating guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures our food meets quality and health safety standards. The Line Cook II is responsible for developing a comprehensive knowledge of operations within the stations they are assigned and working a varying shift to perform the essential duties of their role. The Line Cook II efficiently operates grills, fryers, broilers, and other commercial equipment to prepare and serve food. The Line Cook II is responsible for communicating daily needs and recommending changes and/or efficiencies.

Join our team for the busy season! This seasonal position will run through November 30, 2025, offering a great opportunity to gain experience and be part of a dynamic work environment.

What’s In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $15.50 to $23.95 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience and qualifications.

What You Will Do

• Prepares all foods, prepped and plated, in accordance to standardized recipes approved only by Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or General Manager.
• Responsible for opening and closing SOPs associated with daily area of operation, assists others as needed.
• Maintains prepped food quantities as directed by the supervisor on duty and communicates adjustments when necessary.
• Ensures all equipment, tools, and working areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition.
• Receives, organizes, and rotates orders and product throughout the week to ensure highest quality and freshness.
• Actively participates in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge.
• Actively monitors their station for potential needs, sanitation and safety standards, and alerts concerns to supervisor.
• Receives shipment and organizes product according to FIFO and health and food safety standards.
• May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation as needed.
• Follows and enforces all state/local/federal laws and regulations pertaining to FDA and Health Code guidelines.

Please Apply if You Have

• 2 years working in a commercial kitchen in various stations as a line cook required.
• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required.
• Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior product to the guests.
• Intermediate understanding of prep, stocking levels, sanitation, and line execution within the kitchen.
• Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Intermediate knowledge of food product and cooking methods.
• Understanding of prep calls, able to communicate concerns and adjustments in a timely manner.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to expand and convert recipes to achieve different yields.
• Ability to identify quality issues of current recipes.
• Proficient in basic knife skills with a high focus on knife safety.
• Strong work ethic with strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• A pattern of regular, prompt completion of company assigned trainings.
• Intermediate knowledge of sanitation and personal hygiene practices required.
• SERV Safe Food Handler within 30 Days required.

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check. Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: Job Description.

**This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly.**

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.