Salad Line Cook| Mama Ricottas

Mama Ricotta's; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earning potential

Fun team incentives

Clear path to management

Flexible scheduling

Growth within Charlotte restaurant 그룹

Job summary

Mama Ricotta’s in Charlotte is seeking a skilled Salad Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare fresh salads and cold dishes, follow recipes, and help keep the station clean and organized.

This role requires 2+ years in a busy kitchen, strong teamwork, and ability to stand 8+ hours, with weekend availability. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and growth within a top restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and proper handling.
• Strong knife skills and a passion for 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

Strong communication

Teamwork

Knife skills

Stand 8+ hours

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Salad Line Cook| Mama Ricotta’s

Mama Ricotta’s has been a staple in Charlotte’s dining scene since 1992, consistently recognized as one of the city’s top Italian restaurants. After more than 30 years of success, we are expanding and refreshing our Midtown Uptown location. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hospitality and authentic, scratch-made Italian cuisine.

Position Overview

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

Mama Ricotta’s serves traditional, authentic Italian dishes in an inviting setting where everyone feels welcome. We seek out the finest and freshest ingredients from across the globe, and hold the highest standards for our homemade mozzarella, sausage, breads, and desserts. One dish at a time, it’s our pleasure to continue a rich tradition of quality, creativity and warm hospitality.