Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants • Nashville, TN

27d

About The Position

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant known for its daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. The Line Cook works in a professional, fast-paced scratch kitchen with high expectations for food presentation and execution. Restaurants typically have an open-kitchen layout visible from the dining room. The role coordinates with assemblers, expo, and management to execute orders, particularly protein tickets, to company specifications and proper temperatures. It also includes maintaining a clean station, following sanitation protocols, and completing opening and closing cleaning duties. PM availability is required; team members must be flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, mixers, stoves, and ovens.
• 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 and communicate and work as a team with assemblers, expo, and management.
• Manage ticket orders for proteins.
• Execute food to proper temperatures and according to company specifications.
• Maintain a clean station and workspace and follow proper sanitation protocols.
• Perform opening duties and closing cleaning duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus voluntary benefits.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school, life, and family.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Team member discounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive rate of pay.

What This Job Offers

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