Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants•Franklin, TN

23h

About The Position

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant known for daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. The restaurant seeks line cooks who can work in a professional, fast-paced, scratch kitchen and meet high expectations for food presentation and execution. Restaurants typically have an open-kitchen layout visible from the dining room. The role requires coordinating with other employees, including assemblers, expeditors, and management, while preparing protein orders to company specifications and proper temperatures. The cook maintains a clean station and workspace, follows sanitation protocols, and performs opening and closing cleaning duties. Team members may also be asked to perform additional related duties to meet ongoing needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment.
Knowledge of and experience with kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, mixers, stoves, and ovens, is required.
Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous kitchen, culinary, or chef experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate designated kitchen positions through strong communication and teamwork with assemblers, expeditors, and management.
Manage ticket orders for proteins.
Execute food to proper temperatures and company specifications.
Maintain a clean station and workspace.
Follow proper sanitation protocols.
Perform opening duties and closing cleaning duties.
Perform additional related duties as needed.