Line Cook – Upscale Scratch Kitchen, Growth Path

Goodwin Recruiting; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Structured training

Advancement opportunities

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking experienced line cooks for a high-volume, upscale casual restaurant in Boca Raton, FL. The role is full-time, with a scratch-kitchen environment and competitive hourly pay of $22–$27.

Candidates should be comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays, and excel in a fast-paced kitchen team. Ideal applicants have prior line-cook experience in upscale dining, can handle multiple stations, and follow recipes and plating specs precisely.

Qualifications

• Minimum line-cook experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Scratch-kitchen experience strongly preferred.
• Able to work sauté, grill, broiler, fry, pantry or multiple stations.
• Able to follow recipes, portion standards and plating specifications.
• Strong sense of urgency during high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items to restaurant standards.
• Work assigned stations during lunch and dinner service; maintain prep levels and station organization.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and allergy procedures.
• Communicate with culinary leadership and fellow cooks during service.
• Assist with prep, cleaning, and closing responsibilities.
• Support the team wherever needed during busy shifts.

Skills

Line-cook experience

Scratch-kitchen experience

Multi-station experience

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking experienced line cooks for a high-volume, upscale casual restaurant in Boca Raton, FL. The role is full-time, with a scratch-kitchen environment and competitive hourly pay of $22–$27.

Candidates should be comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays, and excel in a fast-paced kitchen team. Ideal applicants have prior line-cook experience in upscale dining, can handle multiple stations, and follow recipes and plating specs precisely.