Experienced Line Cook

Governors Club • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Governors Club is seeking an experienced Line Cook to prepare food items daily as part of its culinary team in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The role is in a dynamic private-club dining environment with top-tier equipment and a focus on elevated dining experiences. The Line Cook reports to the Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef.

The position involves setting up and stocking a station, preparing food in a sanitary and timely manner, following recipes and presentation standards, maintaining the station and kitchen areas, and using equipment properly. The role may also include additional duties requested by the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Executive Chef.

The listed full-time schedule averages 32 or more hours per week after 90 days. Typical hours are 2 p.m.–10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sundays. Starting pay is $18–$24 per hour, negotiable based on qualifications or experience, and pay is weekly.

Requirements

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Professional cooking skills, knife-handling skills, and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation, and food-handling practices.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for the duration of the shift.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Private club experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock the assigned station according to guidelines.
• Prepare all food items in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes, portion-control requirements, and presentation standards set by Governors Club.
• Restock items as needed during the shift.
• Clean and maintain the station while practicing safety, sanitation, and organization.
• Use all equipment at the station properly.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Executive Chef.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time for full-time employees after 90 days; accrued time may not be used until six months of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees averaging 30 or more hours per week after 90 days; employee cost is $7.50 per week.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees after 90 days.
• 401(k) retirement plan for employees who complete 1,000 hours in a plan year; Governors Club matches $0.50 per employee-contributed dollar, up to a maximum of 5%.
• Golfing privileges for all employees after 90 days on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons.
• Tennis privileges for all employees after 90 days.
• Complimentary meals for all employees at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Continuing education scholarships for employees and their dependents.
• Employee appreciation events, including a December holiday social.

What This Job Offers

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