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Job Summary Join our vibrant culinary team as a Line Cook at our renowned seafood market, where passion for fresh ingredients and exceptional food preparation meets a lively, fast-paced environment. In this role, you will be instrumental in preparing high-quality seafood dishes that delight our customers and uphold our commitment to excellence. Your culinary expertise, attention to detail, and enthusiasm will help create memorable dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to refine your skills in a dynamic setting dedicated to fresh, sustainable seafood. Duties Prepare and cook a variety of seafood dishes following established recipes and presentation standards Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, poaching stations, braising pans, and food prep tools safely and efficiently Ensure all food handling practices adhere to food safety regulations and sanitizing procedures to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment Assist with menu planning by suggesting new seafood preparations and seasonal specials Maintain high-volume production standards during busy service hours while ensuring consistency and quality Support food production activities including food portioning, plating, and garnishing for both dine-in and catering orders Follow recipe adherence strictly to ensure flavor consistency across all dishes Qualifications Previous experience in a culinary environment, preferably with fine dining or high-volume restaurant experience Strong knife skills and proficiency in various cooking techniques such as grilling, braising, poaching, and meal preparation Knowledge of food safety management practices including sanitizing procedures and proper food handling Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively Background in dietary department or dietary aide roles is a plus, demonstrating familiarity with dietary restrictions and menu planning for special diets Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail Excellent teamwork skills with a passion for culinary arts and customer service excellence This position is ideal for motivated culinary professionals eager to showcase their skills in a lively seafood-focused environment. We are committed to fostering growth and supporting your culinary journey with comprehensive training on our standards of food safety, recipe adherence, and kitchen operations. Join us in delivering exceptional seafood experiences that keep our customers coming back! This is a PM Line cook position from 2 pm - Close Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Days off will be Wednesday and Thursdays.

Pay:

$22.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time

Work Location:

In person