Salad Line Cook

Workstream; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earning potential

Flexible scheduling

Growth within company

Job summary

Little Mama’s Italian in Cornelius, NC is seeking a skilled Salad Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen. You will prepare fresh salads and cold dishes, follow recipes, and keep a clean, organized workstation.

The role requires at least 2 years in a busy kitchen, weekend/holiday availability, and commitment to food safety. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to advance within Charlotte’s top restaurant group.

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.

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

Communication

Teamwork

Standing ability

Lifting 50 lbs

Weekend/holiday availability

Food safety

Knife skills

Continuous learning

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.