Line Cook - Portsmouth

Row34 • Portsmouth, NH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Row 34 Portsmouth is seeking a Line Cook to join its kitchen team. The Line Cook prepares, cooks, and presents dishes according to restaurant standards, maintaining quality and consistency in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The role also supports safe, efficient kitchen operations and works collaboratively with kitchen and other staff.

Requirements

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently according to specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely using a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Able to multitask effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and across varied floor surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards, ensuring required presentation and quality.
• Follow portion-control and food-preparation standards to maintain consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at appropriate temperatures.
• Promptly report food-quality issues or service delays to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Track menu-item inventory and alert management and front-of-house staff to low stock.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to protect guest safety.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including kitchen-equipment cleaning and maintenance protocols.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support efficient kitchen operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, accident, and disability insurance offered after 90 days of employment.
• Daily staff meal.
• Employee dining policy.
• Opportunities to grow within the company.
• Support for continued education and personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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