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FULL-TIME LINE COOK / BOH SUPPORT

The Lemon Room | Wilson, NY Full-Time | 30-40 hours per week$20-$22 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE LEMON ROOM

The Lemon Room is an ingredient-driven cocktail lounge and small-plate restaurant in Wilson, NY. We're a little polished, a little playful and always focused on making people feel welcome. Our menu is seasonal, thoughtful and designed to pair beautifully with our cocktails. We care about good ingredients, clean execution, warm hospitality and the small details that turn a night out into something memorable.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an experienced, dependable and creative Line Cook / BOH Support team member to join our small, close-knit kitchen. Your primary focus will be preparing and cooking food during service. You'll also help with prep, dishwashing, kitchen cleaning and occasional food running. In a small restaurant, every role matters—and we're looking for someone who understands that a beautifully plated dish and a clean kitchen at the end of the night are equally important. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a focused menu, staying organized during service and taking pride in consistency. You should be excited by seasonal ingredients and creative ideas, while also understanding that great food starts with preparation, communication and reliable execution. There will be opportunities to contribute to seasonal specials and menu development, including testing and refining new dishes. We're looking for someone who wants to be part of the process and help shape what comes next.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and execute menu items accurately and consistently during service
• Follow recipes, portions and plating standards
• Complete daily prep and production
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized and fully stocked station
• Manage tickets and communicate timing clearly with the bartending team
• Plate and run food as needed
• Wash dishes, cookware, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Complete opening, closing and kitchen-cleaning duties
• Label, date, rotate and store ingredients properly
• Monitor ingredient quality, freshness and inventory
• Communicate prep needs, supply shortages and equipment concerns
• Help receive and put away deliveries
• Minimize waste through thoughtful preparation, storage and portioning
• Follow food-safety, sanitation and allergen procedures
• Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes, specials and menu development
• Work collaboratively and step into other responsibilities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous line-cook, prep-cook or comparable professional kitchen experience strongly preferred
• Able to take primary responsibility for cooking during assigned shifts
• Comfortable following recipes, plating standards and kitchen-safety practices
• Able to manage multiple tickets and priorities during service
• Creative, organized, clean and attentive to detail
• Dependable, punctual and comfortable working independently
• Willing to cook, prep, wash dishes, clean and run food as part of the same position
• Clear communicator who accepts feedback and works well with a small team
• Genuinely interested in seasonal food and thoughtful cooking
• Food-safety certification preferred but not required
• Able to stand throughout shifts, work safely around hot equipment and lift approximately 40 pounds
• Able to reliably commute to Wilson, NY

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position averaging 30-40 hours per week. Required availability includes Mondays, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays Applicants must be available during peak service and able to work through closing and kitchen cleaning. We're a small team, so reliability and consistency matter.

WHY JOIN THE LEMON ROOM?

The Lemon Room is an independent, community-focused business where every person has a real impact on the guest experience. You'll work with seasonal ingredients, thoughtful cocktails and an evolving small-plate menu. You'll have room to bring ideas to the table, learn, contribute and take meaningful ownership of your work. This is a chance to join a growing restaurant with a warm, creative atmosphere, one where the food matters, the details matter and the people matter most!

TO APPLY

Submit your resume and a short note including:

• Why you're interested in The Lemon Room
• Your relevant professional kitchen experience
• The types of food or kitchens you've worked with
• Your current Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday availability
• Your earliest available start date Tell us a little about yourself and what you love to cook.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training

Work Location:

In person