Line Cook (Ovens/Expo)

NY Pie - Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

NY Pie - Nashville is seeking Line Cooks for their Capitol View location in downtown Nashville. The role involves cooking and preparing food items efficiently while ensuring high quality and maintaining a clean kitchen.

Pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour, with flexible full-time or part-time schedules available. Candidates should have experience in food service, understand sanitation regulations, and be willing to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food-service role.
• Understanding of food sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read orders.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook food items efficiently.
• Set up and stock cooking stations with supplies.
• Cook menu items to order and plate them.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Coordinate food orders with service staff.

Skills

Food sanitation regulations knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Line Cook (Ovens/Expo)

NY Pie’s Capitol View location in downtown Nashville is hiring line cooks for oven and expo stations. Pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour, including tips, and the position offers flexible full‑time or part‑time schedules.

Description

The line cook is responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking food items in various stations according to restaurant specifications. The cook ensures high‑quality dishes are produced efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, maintains station cleanliness, manages inventory, and upholds safety regulations.

Core Responsibilities

• Station Setup: Set up and stock assigned cooking stations with all necessary supplies.
• Food Preparation: Prep, chop, and portion ingredients before service.
• Cooking & Plating: Cook menu items to order and plate them in a timely manner.
• Sanitation & Safety: Comply with food safety regulations, clean stations, and maintain equipment.
• Collaboration: Work with team members so all food is served simultaneously.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food‑service role.
• Understanding of food sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods in a hot, fast‑paced environment.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to read orders from tickets or a screen.

Expeditor (Support Role)

The expeditor acts as the vital link between the kitchen (back of house) and service staff (front of house), ensuring food is prepared correctly, garnished properly, and delivered promptly.

Expeditor Core Responsibilities

• Order Coordination: Review incoming tickets and organize them to ensure all items for a table finish simultaneously.
• Quality Control: Inspect every dish for plating, garnishing, temperature, and accuracy before it leaves the kitchen.
• Communication: Relay special requests, dietary restrictions, or ticket times between chefs and servers.
• Table Flow Management: Coordinate with servers to pick up food immediately and maintain service pace.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized, safe, and hygienic “pass” area.

Expeditor Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous food‑service industry experience (server or line cook) required.
• Ability to multitask in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to manage front‑ and back‑of‑house staff.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods in a hot environment.
• Detail‑oriented focus on quality and consistency.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food‑handling safety regulations.