Line Cook

Line Cook | Alder & Oak

Location: The HUB Brooklyn (Jacksonville, FL)

Status: Full-Time / Part-Time

Job Summary

Alder & Oak is seeking an experienced Line Cook to execute our Mediterranean-inspired menu. This role focuses on high-quality ingredients and wood-fired cooking techniques. We are looking for a disciplined and talented chef who takes pride in plate presentation, kitchen cleanliness, and consistency in a high-volume, scratch kitchen.

Key Duties

Cooking: Execute menu items to order with a focus on wood-fired techniques and Mediterranean flavors.

Quality Control: Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets our standards for taste, temperature, and presentation.

Food Safety: Maintain a clean and organized workspace; follow all food safety, sanitation, and labeling procedures.

Efficiency: Work with a sense of urgency to maintain fast ticket times during busy lunch and dinner shifts.

Requirements

Experience: 2+ years of line cook experience. Experience with grill and wood-fired ovens is a plus.

Technical Skills: Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of various cooking methods and temperatures.

Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and work in a high-heat kitchen environment.

Teamwork: Ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively with the Chef and kitchen team.

Availability: Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Perks

Competitive hourly pay (based on experience).

Work with state-of-the-art equipment in a brand-new, professional kitchen.

About Alder and Oak - Brooklyn

Alder & Oak is a modern Aegean-inspired restaurant rooted in wood-fired cuisine, seasonality, and Mediterranean hospitality. It is designed as a gathering place where food, fire, and fellowship meet. The restaurant celebrates the soulful traditions of the Aegean coast with a refined and transportive dining experience that balances rustic authenticity with modern craftsmanship. Signature rituals, from the first pour of olive oil to a final sip of ouzo, create moments of connection that go beyond the plate. Alder & Oak seeks to become both a cornerstone of dining in its community and a benchmark for modern Mediterranean hospitality in America.