Line Cook

Who You Are: You are passionate about cooking, hospitality, and teamwork. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in preparing high-quality food with consistency, care, and attention to detail. You are dependable, organized, and eager to contribute to a collaborative culinary team. You Bring Minimum of 1 year of line cook experience working in a professional commercial kitchen/full service restaurant; scratch cooking and French cuisine experience is a plus Strong culinary knowledge and a passion for cooking and hospitality Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency Strong communication and teamwork skills with a positive, team-oriented attitude Ability to follow recipes, preparation procedures, and direction from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and culinary leadership team Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, food allergies, and dietary restrictions Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask during busy service periods Culinary school education or equivalent professional experience is preferred Food Handler Card and/or food safety certification preferred Bilingual preferred

What You Will Do: As a Line Cook, you will support daily kitchen operations by preparing and executing menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and service expectations. You will work closely with the culinary team to ensure food is prepared accurately, efficiently, and consistently across all meal periods and service needs. You WillSet up and stock assigned stations with all necessary ingredients, equipment, and supplies before service Prepare ingredients for service, including chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, portioning proteins, and completing other assigned prep Cook and execute menu items according to recipes, specifications, and established quality standards Work closely with other kitchen team members to ensure food is prepared and served accurately, consistently, and on time Follow direction from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and other culinary leadership Maintain proper portion sizes, food quality, presentation, and consistency throughout service Ensure dishes are completed and coordinated with the kitchen team, so orders are served on time Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout preparation and service Properly store, label, date, and rotate food products according to food safety standards Assist with receiving, stocking, inventory, kitchen cleaning, and other back-of-house responsibilities as needed Physical Requirements & Work Environment Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a fast-paced kitchen environment Frequent reaching, bending, lifting, handling kitchen tools, and operating equipment Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally Exposure to heat, cold, steam, sharp equipment, and other typical kitchen conditions Full-time position with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs Benefits That Support You We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, company-sponsored long-term disability, paid time off, and more. J.C. Newman Hospitality Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment drug screening.