Line Cook
$35,360–$39,520 year
On-siteHartford, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and cook menu items according to Trumbull Kitchen specifications, focusing on modern American cuisine and signature dishes. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment while following recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards to ensure consistency. Assist with daily prep tasks including chopping, prepping sauces, and organizing ingredients, ensuring proper rotation and storage to minimize waste. Work closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and fellow cooks to ensure smooth service across grill, sauté, and prep stations. Requires 2–3 years of line cook experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Line Cook REQUIRED
- Ability to work across multiple stations, including grill, sauté, and prep
- Familiarity with high-volume kitchen environments
- Ability to execute dishes quickly and consistently
- Strong knife skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow recipes, plating standards, and prep instructions precisely
- Ability to stay organized
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and proper food handling procedures
- Team-oriented mindset
Desired Qualifications
- 2–3 years experience as a Line Cook
- Experience working in an upscale-casual or fine-dining kitchen
- Experience in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- A passion for high-quality food
- Commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience
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