Lead Line Cook

Are you an experienced, talented chef with a passion for culinary adventures?We are looking for you to become a part of our small cuisine team. Our mission is to bring fresh local cuisine in an energetic, community driven setting in Saluda NC. We have two restaurants, live music, a great menu featuring locally sourced foods, craft cocktails and more. We are a restaurant group you are proud to be part of.Join us and help deliver our mission to provide extraordinary dining experiences that keeps our guests coming back for more! We offer competitive wages, PTO, free meals, and a great environment.Click link to learn more about The Purple Onion: Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.* Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.* Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the Head Chef.* Supervising the work of Line Cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.* Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.* Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.* Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.* Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.Lead Line Cook Qualifications/Skills:* Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures* Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently* Self-motivated and self-directed* Management skills* Decision making* Handles pressure* Attention to detail* Able to work nights and weekends with a flexible schedule* Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers, attitude is everything!Benefits Include:* PTO* Free MealsApply online or in person. Look forward to meeting youJob Duties:* Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner* Follow recipes and presentation specifications* Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently* Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation* Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment* Restock items as needed throughout the shift* Adhere to all sanitation and food production codesPay Frequency:* WeeklyThis Job Is:* A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply* A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)* Open to applicants who do not have a college diplomaWork Remotely* NoThis Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:* Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous* Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture* High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environmentJob Type: Full-timePay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hourBenefits:* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time offShift:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Night shiftExperience:* culinary: 1 year (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Saluda, NC 28773 (Preferred)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12