Line Cook - Merrimon

Green Sage Cafe; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours only

50% discount on menu items

Free staff meal

PTO up to one week per year

Health and wellness benefits

$50 shoe voucher

Free mental wellness resources

Job summary

Green Sage Café is seeking a dedicated part-time Line Cook for our Merrimon Avenue café in Asheville. You will prep, cook, and assemble menu items with speed and consistency to provide the best dining experience. We value teamwork, reliability, and initiative, with a schedule that avoids late nights.

Benefits include employee discounts, PTO, and growth opportunities. Familiarity with Toast and Restaurant365 is a plus, and ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least two years of line cook experience in fast-casual environments.
• Able to work in a fast-paced restaurant with weekend availability.
• Familiarity with Toast and Restaurant365 platforms preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a team-first attitude.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating full BOH operational skills.
• Knowing all our menu items, including ingredients, recipes, and allergens.
• Training, knowledge, and safe use of kitchen equipment to perform all BOH duties.
• Maintaining control, organization, and communication during execution of orders.
• Completing all prep, restocking, cleaning, bussing, and opening/closing procedures.
• Prepare and prep all menu items quickly and accurately according to tickets.
• Receive and store deliveries using proper rotation and dating procedures.
• Set up, break down, and clean up the kitchen according to Green Sage checklists.
• Assist as needed with cooking on the line, expediting, food running, dishwashing, and other duties.

Skills

Line cook experience

Team player

Reliable transportation

Excellent communication

ServSafe preferred

Toast knowledge

Restaurant365 knowledge

Tools

Toast

Restaurant365

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Green Sage Café is looking for a dedicated part-time Line Cook to join our fun and busy Merrimon Avenue café!

Join a kitchen where good food and good values go hand in hand. At Green Sage, we believe healthy can be delicious, and our Line Cooks make that happen every day - turning organic, all-natural, local ingredients into meals people genuinely look forward to. You'll prepare food that meets our customers where they are, whether that's vegan, gluten-sensitive, dairy-free, or just craving something that tastes great and does them good. We're looking for someone who brings energy to the line: a team player who respects the people around them, shows up dependably, and isn't afraid to take initiative when things get busy.

Why you'll like it here

• No late nights: Our Asheville cafés are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Room to grow: We promote from within for cooks ready to build a career, not just clock in
• A kitchen that actually values what goes into the food, not just what goes out on the plate

What you'll do

Prep, cook, and assemble menu items with speed, accuracy, and consistency, all in service of giving every customer the best possible dining experience.

Position Requirements

• Flexible schedule with weekend availability (20-25 hours per week)
• At least two (2) years of experience as a line cook in a fast-casual, café, or restaurant setting
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Familiarity with Toast and Restaurant365 platforms preferred
• Reliable transportation
• A team-first attitude and a desire to meet the needs of every customer
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrating full BOH operational skills
• Knowing all our menu items, including their ingredients, recipes, preparations, and potential allergens per house recipes
• Training, knowledge, and safe use of kitchen and restaurant equipment to perform all BOH duties
• Maintaining control, organization, and communication during execution of orders at all times, from intake to delivery
• Completing all prep, restocking, cleaning, bussing, side work, general upkeep, and opening/closing procedures per company checklists
• Prepare and prep all menu items quickly and accurately according to tickets and customer requests
• Maintain control, organization, and communication during the execution of orders at all times
• Maintain freshness and sanitation standards at all times per health codes and policies
• Ensure that customer orders are correct and complete before food leaves the kitchen
• Receive and store deliveries using proper rotation and dating procedures
• Set up, break down, and clean up the kitchen according to Green Sage checklists and guidelines
• Assist as needed with the following duties: cooking on the line, expediting, food running, dishwashing, order receiving, and other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Position Benefits

• Daytime hours only - no evening shifts required
• 50% discount on all menu items
• Free staff meal
• PTO up to one (1) week per year
• Health and wellness benefits through MercyMe
• $50 shoe voucher
• Free mental wellness resources through the Employee Assistance Network (EAN)

About Green Sage

We’re a local, health-focused, sustainability-minded café group who serve a customer base with a variety of dietary restrictions, including vegan, gluten-sensitive, dairy-free, and more. We’re committed to serving food that’s good for you and the world around you. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond what’s on the plate. We reuse, recycle, and compost nearly everything—because a healthier planet and a healthier community go hand in hand.

All of our hardworking team members help us uphold our commitment to a positive culture.

Values

• Communication
• Initiative and Dedication
• Teamwork, Cooperation, and Leadership
• Dependability and Efficiency
• Customer-Focused and Service-Minded

These values help us represent our company and serve our community every day.