Sauté| Grill Cook

Midwood Smokehouse; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen in Cornelius, NC is seeking an experienced Sauté/Grill Line Cook for a high-volume, scratch kitchen that prizes consistency and Italian cuisine.

You will manage sauté station tasks, prep, and plate dishes to restaurant standards while coordinating with other stations and maintaining mise en place.

The role requires endurance to stand long hours, weekend shifts, and a collaborative team attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong understanding of sauté techniques and professional cooking methods.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods (8+ hours).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute sauté station dishes including pasta, sauces, and entrées
• Control cooking temperatures and timing to ensure quality and consistency
• Prepare all food prep required for the station
• Manage multiple orders in a high-volume environment
• Coordinate with other kitchen stations for efficient service
• Plate dishes according to restaurant standards
• Maintain proper mise en place and station readiness
• Monitor inventory and restock station as needed
• Follow all recipes, food safety, and sanitation guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Skills

Sauté techniques

High-volume cooking

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Job description

Sauté\\Grill Line Cook| Little Mama’s Italian

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Sauté\\Grill Cook with a background in high-volume, scratch kitchens. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, takes pride in consistency, and has a passion for Italian cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute sauté station dishes including pasta, sauces, and entrées


• Control cooking temperatures and timing to ensure quality and consistency


• Prepare all food prep required for the station


• Manage multiple orders in a high-volume environment


• Coordinate with other kitchen stations for efficient service


• Plate dishes according to restaurant standards


• Maintain proper mise en place and station readiness


• Monitor inventory and restock station as needed


• Follow all recipes, food safety, and sanitation guidelines


• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen


• Strong understanding of sauté techniques and professional cooking methods


• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to stand for long periods (8+ hours)


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Availability to work weekends and holidays


• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive earning potential

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.