Line Cook - PT

The Durban Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The Durban Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time line cook. You will set up and execute dishes to spec, manage daily prep and keep the kitchen clean and organized.

Ideal candidates have ServSafe or Certified Food Handler, strong time management, and a collaborative attitude. You’ll work with the team to maintain food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Line cooks must follow recipes and plate dishes to specification.
• Strong time management and teamwork are essential.
• Adhere to FIFO, safe handling times, and proper temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Set the hot and cold line for service.
• Manage item parts and ensure adequate stock on the line.
• Execute daily prep list and write next-day prep priorities.
• Assist in receiving orders and checking invoices.
• Maintain a clean, organized dish area and equipment.
• Follow food safety procedures and proper rotation.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Food safety

Organizational

Education

ServSafe Certification/Certified Food Handler

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Position Type: Part Time
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Position Overview

Line cooks are responsible for cooking and plating our dishes to spec, managing prepared goods pars, executing a daily prep list and keeping the kitchen in an organized and clean state. This role requires individual time management, strong communication skills, an eagerness to better our menu/kitchen, an organized personality and being a team player. A positive attitude, eagerness to jump in and learn about our systems as well as an understanding of standard and food safe kitchen procedures is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the hot and cold line for service.
• Manage item parts, ensuring adequate stock of prepared goods are on the line and backed up in the walk-in.
• Execute daily prep list, including tasks such as making sauces, braising meats & following recipes. At the end of the shift, write a prep list for the following day, making sure to include items with a low par and noting anything that is a priority.
• Assist in receiving orders, checking invoices, and putting up trucks. Communicate with the executive chef when any issues arise with orders (wrong item sent, didn’t receive item, item damaged, etc.)
• Fill and maintain a three-bay dish sink throughout the shift, ensuring dishes don’t pile up and the dish area stays clean and organized.
• Food safety knowledge understanding FIFO, proper rotation, safe food handling time, and temperatures.
• Discuss weekly food features with the executive chef and aid in the production and plating of featured dishes to the chef's standards.
• Clean kitchen equipment such as fryer, flattop, and gas range weekly, adhering to the cleaning schedule or as needed due to business demand.
• Maintain personal hygiene and uniform standards- hair tied up above the shoulders, non-slip shoes, black chef pants & t-shirt/chef shirt, clean/trimmed nails & facial hair groomed at appropriate length.
• Lift 50 pounds

QualificationsQualifications & Requirements

• ServSafe Certification/ Certified Food Handler