Line Cook

Line Cook - Crooked Hammock BrewerySummary of Position: Crooked Hammock Brewery is excited to open in Raleigh this spring, and we're building an incredible team to help bring this new location to life! Our focus is on creating a welcoming, high-energy space where guests can gather, connect, and enjoy thoughtfully crafted food, beer, and hospitality that feels genuine and memorable. Line Cooks are leaders in our kitchen and are responsible for fueling food passion to our staff. They are challenged to assist in creating feature dishes, educating the staff, and learning every station. Line Cooks must accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products, as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. They also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all plates. Must Enjoy the Ride!Duties & Responsibilities:Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.Handle, store and rotate all products properly.Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.Assist other areas in the Back of the House when needed.Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.Live the brand and be a brand ambassador; must Enjoy the Ride!Qualifications:1-3 years full-service restaurant kitchen experience preferred;High School Diploma or equivalent required; Culinary degree preferredMust be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United StatesMust be able to work nightsMust possess strong understanding of cooking methods & procedures, and knife handling skillsAbility to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detailAbility to read & follow cooking directions and other instructions pertaining to the positionAbility to remain calm in a fast-paced environmentBasic written & verbal communication skillsMust be organized with a self-starter & motivated work ethicMust be a team playerMust be able to stand, bend, stretch, lift, and carry heavy materials up to 50lbsCompensation: This position starts at $18/hour based on experience and offers awesome perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunitiesPaid time off & retail benefits for full-time hourly team membersTravel & adventure opportunitiesTeam events + outingsBenefits for salaried employees and paid time off for full-time hourly employeesFood, beverage & retail discountsLocal lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discountsCelebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellnessProfessional leadership development and continuous coaching & mentorship