Line Cook

LINE COOK NEEDED
PROFESSIONAL line cook needed for fast-paced, from-scratch kitchen in thriving Wilmington upscale cafe.

Must meet the following criteria:
> Culinary school and/or 2 yrs experience in upscale casual or fine-dining kitchen including knowledge of beginning as well as some sophisticated culinary techniques, notably presentation, knife skills, heavy prep, temperatures, cook times, cooling and reheating, creativity, preparing food for service, Servsafe practices and the knowledge of the brigade system, brunoise vs julienne, an emulsification vs. tempering, the need for balance in your cooking, and an appreciation for world cuisines.
-A sense of urgency when approaching the position from the minute you clock in, to the minute you clock out.
-The understanding that you don't know everything and that we all can learn AND teach every day.
-Appreciation for finesse, detail and that "the littlest things make a difference."

-Understanding that if we ask you to wash dishes or clean, that its just part of the job, NOT an insult to your culinary skills or background.

-Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
-A passion for cooking and learning in the kitchen and in the restaurant industry
-A desire to create high-quality food and not cut corners in prep, cooking or presentation.
-Focus: in applying yourself to every task.
-A desire to exceed expectations and move up quickly in our kitchen.

-Must pass background check.

You will be compensated based on experience and desire to excel. We are reopening, expanding and starting a new chapter in the evolution of our café.

Join us and grow with us.

For immediate consideration please send resume and cover letter detailing why you are the best person for the job to: