Line Cook| Salad & Appetizer

Midwood Smokehouse; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Mama’s Italian is coming to Cornelius and seeks a skilled Salad Line Cook to join a fast-paced, quality-driven kitchen team. The role emphasizes fresh salads, consistency, and pride in prep work.

The position requires 2+ years in a high-volume kitchen, strong teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods while lifting up to 50 pounds. Weekend availability and a commitment to food safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.
• Strong knife skills and a passion for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh salads and cold dishes using high-quality ingredients.
• Complete all prep related to station.
• Follow established recipes to ensure consistency and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation.
• Multitask effectively in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Assist with prep work and ingredient organization.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Knife skills

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Salad Line Cook | Little Mama’s Italian

Little Mama’s Italian is coming to Cornelius! We are seeking a skilled and motivated Salad Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values consistency, and takes pride in preparing fresh, high-quality dishes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh salads and cold dishes using high-quality ingredients


• Complete all prep related to station


• Follow established recipes to ensure consistency and presentation standards


• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation


• Multitask effectively in a high-volume kitchen environment


• Assist with prep work and ingredient organization


• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Availability to work weekends and some holidays


• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling


• Strong knife skills and a passion for continuous learning

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive earning potential


• Fun team incentives


• Clear path to management (most shift managers are promoted from within)


• Flexible scheduling


• Opportunity to grow within one of Charlotte’s top restaurant groups

Mama Ricotta’s serves traditional, authentic Italian dishes in an inviting setting where everyone feels welcome. We seek out the finest and freshest ingredients from across the globe, and hold the highest standards for our homemade mozzarella, sausage, breads, and desserts. One dish at a time, it’s our pleasure to continue a rich tradition of quality, creativity and warm hospitality.