Lead Line Cook

EOS • Kitty Hawk, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Line Cook prepares and executes menu items at The Lifesaving Station (LSS), the Sanderling Resort’s signature all-day dining outlet in Duck, North Carolina. The role supports the restaurant’s chef-driven vision and elevated dining experience by preparing food consistently and meeting established recipe, plating, sanitation, and food-safety standards in a high-volume setting.

The cook prepares and portions ingredients and cooks a range of hot menu items, including meats, fish, vegetables, and soups. The position requires precision, urgency, teamwork, and attention to food quality, portion control, and presentation. The cook works at an assigned station and collaborates with culinary supervisors and fellow team members to meet service and production needs.

The role involves work in a hotel resort and restaurant kitchen, with seasonal changes in volume and exposure to hot surfaces, sharp tools, refrigeration environments, and cleaning chemicals. Flexible hours may be required based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A satisfactory background check is required; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and knife skills.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute them consistently.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and remain composed under pressure.
• Passion for culinary arts and hospitality.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to remain standing for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to move quickly based on operational needs.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently perform repetitive manual tasks such as cutting, chopping, stirring, and plating.
• Ability to frequently bend, stretch, and reach, including overhead.
• Ability to visibly inspect food quality and presentation.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks and operate equipment safely.
• Successful completion of a satisfactory background check.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of professional kitchen experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, standards, and plating guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, daily features, ingredients, and preparation methods.
• Set up the assigned station with proper mise en place before service.
• Maintain portion control and consistency, and meet food-quality standards for taste, temperature, and presentation.
• Follow labeling, FIFO rotation, and food-storage procedures.
• Assist with daily prep lists and production needs as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned station throughout the shift.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and checking product quality and accuracy.
• Support inventory control by minimizing waste and notifying supervisors of low stock.
• Follow food sanitation procedures, including handwashing, cross-contamination prevention, and allergen awareness, and comply with health department standards and food-safety regulations.
• Communicate station needs and timing with culinary supervisors and fellow team members.
• Assist with closing procedures, including food storage, station breakdown, and sanitation.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and work collaboratively with the team.
• Follow safe work practices, including emergency procedures, accident reporting, OSHA compliance, and bloodborne pathogen procedures.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• Comply with applicable handbook and property policies, including time and attendance expectations, uniform standards, anti-harassment policy, and workplace conduct.
• Perform other assigned duties, including food and final plate preparation, plating, and garnishing.

Benefits

• $300 sign-on bonus: $150 after 30 days and $150 after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed