Line Cook

Line Cook

About the Opportunity

Windward Restaurant Concepts is building an exceptional culinary team for our new restaurant concepts in Vero Beach, Florida. We are seeking experienced and motivated Line Cooks who take pride in their craft, value teamwork, and are committed to delivering consistent, high-quality food and exceptional hospitality.

This is an opportunity to join a new culinary operation from the beginning and contribute to a team focused on preparation, discipline, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to approved recipes, presentation standards, portion specifications, and food-safety procedures. This position plays a vital role in maintaining consistency, quality, cleanliness, and speed of service in a fast-paced kitchen.

The Line Cook must demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure while delivering an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to approved recipes and specifications.
• Maintain consistency in taste, appearance, seasoning, and portion size.
• Prepare proteins, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and other menu components.
• Verify proper temperature and presentation before food leaves the kitchen.
• Set up and fully stock the assigned station before service.
• Maintain proper mise en place and restock throughout the shift.
• Label, date, store, and rotate products using FIFO procedures.
• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients before use.
• Work efficiently and accurately during high-volume service without sacrificing quality or food safety.
• Coordinate timing with other stations and respond to service priorities.
• Follow recipe updates, menu changes, and chef direction.
• Follow Health Department and company food-safety standards, including procedures for cross-contamination, holding temperatures, allergens, cooling, reheating, labeling, and dating.
• Maintain clean and sanitized equipment, work surfaces, refrigeration, and storage areas.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and cleaning responsibilities.
• Safely operate grills, fryers, ovens, ranges, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Follow required safety procedures and promptly report unsafe conditions, accidents, or equipment issues.
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and team members.
• Assist other stations as business needs require and contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant kitchen or line cook experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food-safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and team-oriented work ethic.
• Experience with grill, sauté, fryer, pantry, or similar stations preferred.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant service preferred.
• Food-safety certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking temperatures, timing, and mise en place preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work safely in hot, cold, and humid kitchen environments.
• Ability to safely operate commercial cooking and kitchen equipment.

Our Culture

Exceptional hospitality begins with preparation, discipline, teamwork, ownership, and attention to detail. Every team member is expected to uphold our Core Values: Ownership, Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Passion, and Continuous Improvement.

We Teach. Details Matter. We Coach. Every Team Member Matters. Average Is Unacceptable. We Improve Every Day.

Every team member is expected to protect the culture, support one another, maintain exceptional standards, and continuously look for ways to improve.

The standard is consistency. The standard is cleanliness. The standard is quality. Every employee. Every shift. Every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Windward Restaurant Concepts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person