Line Cook

Taylor House is a brand new upscale casual restaurant coming to the Walking Mall of Old Town Winchester. We have a beautiful historic location central to the pedestrian mall with a fully renovated dining room and bar. We will focus on exceptional service for our guests and craft cocktails while cultivating a warm and welcoming environment. We are seeking team members that have a desire to create something to be proud about. The owners of Taylor House have owned and operated restaurants for nearly 10 years.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a line cook or in a professional kitchen environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation, and proper sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, plating standards, and direction from the kitchen leadership.
• Pride in consistency, attention to detail, and producing high-quality food.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain calm in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and develop alongside a new restaurant and kitchen team.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Food Safety Certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification within the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items according to Taylor House recipes, standards, and plating specifications.
• Maintain consistency and quality in every dish served.
• Follow direction and work collaboratively with the entire kitchen team.
• Complete daily prep work and maintain appropriate pars for assigned stations.
• Properly set up, stock, and maintain assigned stations throughout service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, storing, rotating, and properly handling food products.
• Minimize waste and use ingredients responsibly.
• Complete all assigned opening and closing responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with fellow cooks and front-of-house team members to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen culture.
• Take pride in helping build something special from the ground up at Taylor House.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the opening team of a brand-new restaurant and work under an experienced Chef de Cuisine. We are developing a kitchen focused on refined classic dishes while leaving room for creativity, expression, and growth. We are looking for chefs who are passionate about their craft and want to be part of building a restaurant—and a team—they can truly be proud of.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person