Line Cook: Scratch Kitchen, Fast-Paced Team Player

New Forum, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Social House in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Line Cook to work with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and fellow cooks. You will produce recipes and menu items with a focus on teamwork, communication, and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

This role supports a culture of teamwork and high standards of food quality. Responsibilities include preparing and garnishing orders, sauces, soups and entrees, presenting dishes, coordinating item completion for timely service, and maintaining clean preparation

Qualifications

• Two years of line cook experience producing scratch-made food to order.
• Basic cooking skills with grill, griddle, deep fat fryers, convection ovens and sauté burners.
• Experience working in close quarters with teammates.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate business levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and garnish all food orders according to menu specifications.
• Prepare sauces, soups and hot and cold entrees in accordance with recipes.
• Present food using proper plate presentation techniques in a timely manner.
• Coordinate completion of menu items to ensure synchronization.
• Set up for meal periods by ensuring stations are set up based upon anticipated volumes.
• Adhere to restaurant and government standards for safe food handling and storage.
• Keep equipment clean and in proper operating conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness in all preparation areas, coolers and storage areas.

Skills

Volume cooking

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Two years culinary degree

Tools

Grill

Griddle

Deep fat fryer

Convection ovens

Sauté burners

Job description

Piedmont Social House in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Line Cook to work with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and fellow cooks. You will produce recipes and menu items with a focus on teamwork, communication, and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

This role supports a culture of teamwork and high standards of food quality. Responsibilities include preparing and garnishing orders, sauces, soups and entrees, presenting dishes, coordinating item completion for timely service, and maintaining clean preparation