Salad Cook

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

Job summary

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 thrives in a fast-paced environment, values consistency, and takes pride in preparing fresh, high-quality salads.

You will follow established recipes, complete all prep for the station, maintain a clean and organized workstation, and multitask during peak service. Weekend availability and a passion for learning are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• 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.

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

Teamwork

Stamina

Physical strength

Weekend availability

Food safety

Knife skills

Learning mindset

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

Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen is inspired by the old classic Italian restaurants in New England from the 60s and 70s. Really well done classics, without pretense. A stiff cocktail and a bowl of fresh pasta or a knob of just-made mozzarella are the simple but elegant menu items to look out for here. But the broiled steak will bowl you over too.