Line Cook/Prep Cook

Line Cook, Prep Cook, and Pastry Cook

We are seeking skilled and passionate Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Pastry Cooks to join our culinary team. These roles help deliver high-quality food that meets our standards for flavor, freshness, and presentation. The ideal candidates have strong food preparation skills, a commitment to food safety, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen. Experience in fine dining, catering, or a dietary department is welcome.

Responsibilities

Line Cook

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion guides, and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain an assigned station, keeping ingredients stocked and equipment ready for service.
• Coordinate timing with other kitchen team members so dishes are prepared and served promptly.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and consistency throughout preparation and service.
• Communicate ingredient shortages, equipment issues, and special meal requests to the appropriate team members.

Prep Cook

• Wash, peel, cut, portion, and prepare ingredients for daily service and catering events.
• Follow prep lists and recipes, and label and store ingredients according to food safety procedures.
• Keep preparation areas, utensils, and equipment clean and organized.
• Rotate stock and help monitor food supplies, reporting low inventory as needed.
• Provide timely, well-organized support to line cooks and other kitchen staff.

Pastry Cook

• Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Measure and combine ingredients accurately, monitor baking times and temperatures, and finish items with care.
• Prepare components such as fillings, frostings, sauces, and garnishes.
• Organize the pastry station and store ingredients and finished products safely.
• Help develop or adapt dessert offerings using seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.

All team members

• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Use knives and kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Support menu planning and preparation for regular service and catering events.
• Work cooperatively with kitchen staff to provide a positive dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a line cook, prep cook, pastry cook, or in a similar food service role.
• Strong food preparation skills and knowledge of cooking techniques and safe food handling.
• Pastry or baking experience preferred for pastry cook candidates.
• Experience in a dietary department or as a dietary aide is preferred.
• Familiarity with fine dining standards or catering operations is a plus.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A passion for preparing delicious, well-presented food.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person