Line Cook - PT

Paycom - ATS; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a line cook to prepare and plate dishes to spec, manage prep lists, and maintain kitchen organization. The role requires strong time management, clear communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include setting the hot/cold line, managing stock, completing daily prep, assisting with receiving orders, and ensuring food safety procedures are followed. Candidates should hold a ServSafe Certification or Certified Food Handler and be prepared to

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification or Certified Food Handler required.
• Strong time-management and communication abilities.
• Capable of working well in a team and staying organized in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Set the hot and cold line for service.
• Manage item parts and stock of prepared goods.
• Execute daily prep list and write next day prep list.
• Assist in receiving orders and inventory checks.
• Maintain dishwashing station and cleanliness.
• Follow food safety standards and FIFO rotation.
• Assist in feature dish production and plating.
• Maintain hygiene and uniform standards.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Organized

Education

ServSafe Certification / Certified Food Handler

Job description

Position OverviewLine 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 ResponsibilitiesSet 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 poundsQualifications & RequirementsServSafe Certification/ Certified Food Handler