Line Cook: Precision Prep & Plating Mastery

Jackson County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainlovers is seeking a line cook responsible for all aspects of food preparation and execution to the exact specifications of the establishment, chef, and guest, including a final presentation for delivery to guests. They will apply culinary techniques, including necessary knife skills, and demonstrate a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment.

This role requires strong teamwork, the ability to follow recipes, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of proper food handling procedures (blanching, sautéing, standard breading).
• Basic knife skills.
• Basic kitchen operations experience.
• Experience cooking in a high-level kitchen.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation tasks as assigned by the Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes, salads, stocks, and other basic tasks, as well as meat fabrication, sauce making, and other advanced techniques
• Cleaning work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift
• A central role in the production of finished dishes during service periods
• Assisting with receiving deliveries to the kitchen
• Able to take direction, and follow recipes
• Work in a supervised environment
• Works at a steady pace, with a service orientation and the ability to quicken the pace as required
• Able to coordinate production over multiple days and plan for a smooth transition when other team members take over the station
• Able to plan out the workday and accomplish multiple tasks
• Knows essential food product identification
• Able to maintain an organized and sanitary workstation
• Knows how to work in a team environment
• Tasting food for quality assurance

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mountainlovers is seeking a line cook responsible for all aspects of food preparation and execution to the exact specifications of the establishment, chef, and guest, including a final presentation for delivery to guests. They will apply culinary techniques, including necessary knife skills, and demonstrate a working knowledge of all kitchen equipment.

This role requires strong teamwork, the ability to follow recipes, and reliable attendance.