Line Cook

Matthew's

Line Cook

Jacksonville, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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