Salad Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth Path

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

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.