Line Cook

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts

Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco is one of Jacksonville’s top fine dining restaurants that features inspired regional cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. From creative handmade pastas to sustainably raised meats and pristine local seafood, the menu at Matthew’s is carefully crafted each day based on availability and seasons.

We are looking to grow our team with positive, enthusiastic, like-minded people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best dining experience for our guests. We provide you with all the tools you'll need to grow your career in the hospitality industry. This is a great opportunity to take your culinary skills to the next level with a company committed to the nurturing and professional development of its employees.

Our Line Cooks work alongside the Chef de Cuisine in an open kitchen that provides diners with an animated and sensory-filled dining experience. Our Line Cooks are essential to ensuring menu items are cooked, plated and presented according to menu specifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspect assigned workstation for cleanliness and sufficient inventory and supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Plate prepared foods based on chef’s guidance
• Ensure food is properly stored and rotated, and adhere to safe food handling standards
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation and help maintain overall kitchen cleanliness
• Contribute to an overall positive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience as a fine dining restaurant Line Cook 2+ years
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Exceptional knife skills and strong product knowledge
• Thrive on working with a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Basic food safety understanding and practice
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with team members
• Hardworking with a positive and upbeat attitude
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Culinary school education a plus
• Food Handler Certification a plus and will be required within 60 days of hire
• Experience cooking on a grill or flat top.
• Basic Saute experience

Benefits and Perks:

• Food discounts at all Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts’ restaurants
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (full time employees)
• Pay Rate is Negotiable
• Paid Time Off (full time employees)
• Fun and friendly work environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow with the company