About Us Lorna's Caribbean & American Grill is a full-service restaurant and full bar in Miami Gardens, FL, serving bold Caribbean American food and building a team and culture strong enough to open a second location. We're hiring for current openings and building an ongoing talent pool — people who stand out now may hear from us for future roles even if timing isn't right today. Job Overview Lorna's is hiring a part-time Line Cook to prepare and cook menu items to spec at an assigned station in a fast-paced Caribbean American kitchen with a full bar. We're posting this as part-time for now while ownership finalizes a full-time hourly benefits package — there's real room to grow into more hours as the kitchen and the business grow. Key Responsibilities Food Preparation & Cooking Prepare, portion, and cook menu items to recipe specs at an assigned station (grill, sauté, fry, or prep) Set up and break down your station before and after each shift Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and timing throughout service Kitchen Standards & Safety Follow food safety and sanitation procedures (proper temperatures, storage, labeling) Keep your station clean and organized throughout the shift Communicate shortages or equipment issues to the Chef promptly Teamwork Work efficiently with other cooks, the expo, and FOH staff during peak periods Follow direction from the Chef and General Manager Qualifications 1+ years of line cook experience in a full-service or high-volume restaurant Ability to work multiple stations and adapt during a rush Basic knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment ServSafe Food Handler certification, or willingness to obtain one Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays Preferred Experience with Caribbean, Latin, or American comfort food Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole Benefits Employee shift meal Paid, hands-on training A growing company with real advancement opportunity as we open a second location

Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 25.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): What stations have you worked (grill, sauté, fry, prep, etc.)? Are you comfortable working during a high-volume dinner rush? Are you available nights, weekends, and holidays?

Experience:

Line Cook:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

ServSafe Food Handler certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person