Line Cook

ISABELLA’S RESTAURANT — GRAND OPENING THIS DECEMBER Are you looking for a fun and dynamic role where you can contribute to a team and experience the vibrant world of hospitality? Join us at Isabella’s You'll play a crucial role in ensuring our dining experience operates smoothly and efficiently. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where team members support each other and work together towards a common goal: delivering excellent service to our guests. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys being part of a team, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and cares about maintaining high standards of cleanliness. When you join our team, you become part of a family dedicated to providing a memorable dining experience. Whether you're just starting your career in hospitality or looking for a new opportunity to grow, we would love to hear from you Bring your positive attitude and strong work ethic, and let's make every meal a great one together About Isabella’s Launching this December, Isabella’s Restaurant introduces a modern contemporary dining concept that blends refined cuisine, thoughtful design, and warm, elevated hospitality. Our goal is to give local diners a sophisticated yet approachable upscale dining experience. We are assembling a team of talented individuals who demonstrate professionalism, dedication, and genuine passion for exceptional service. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team where food, wine, and guest experience are treated with equal reverence. We’re looking for experienced genuine hospitality professionals with a positive attitude and a drive to create memorable experiences for every guest. We are looking for experienced Line Cooks who are excited to join us on our new endeavor. Our Line Cooks must be experienced, hospitable, warm, and high-spirited, with fine-dining experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment The Line Cook is responsible for creating an experience through dish creation and artistry that our guest will remember As a Line Cook you will prepares food that meets current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations by following established policies and procedures and ensure that safe and high quality food service is provided at all times. Our Line Cooks will prepare all items needed for service, from chopping vegetables to making sauces and butchering meat, and may be asked to prepare items for another station or special event. Additional culinary training/coursework highly desired. Our Line Cooks must be committed to the customers, reliable to his or her co-workers, and be a self-motivated, organized, and detailed individual. Effective oral and written skills, good time management skills, speech, and behavior are all required for this position. Isabella’s Line Cooks are at the heart of the culinary operation. You will execute dishes with discipline, consistency, and a high level of craftsmanship. Our kitchen is focused on quality ingredients, modern techniques, and beautiful presentation. Duties and Responsibilities: • Execute dishes exactly to recipe, portioning, and plating standards • Maintain a clean, organized, and fully prepped station at all times • Practice impeccable food handling and sanitation standards • Participate in daily prep: butchering, sauce production, station prep, garnish prep • Communicate clearly with the culinary team to ensure smooth service rhythm • Maintain speed, accuracy, and quality under pressure • Support new menu testing, seasonal changes, and chef-driven projects • Prepares hot and cold food (entrees, soups, salads, etc.) following established recipes for all meal services and special events • Cleans work areas and all equipment used in food preparation • Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices • Restocks food supplies and takes inventory when required Qualifications: • 2-3 years Prior experience in a professional kitchen (fine dining preferred) • Formal culinary training a plus • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written • Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed • Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays • Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices • Strong foundational skills: knife work, timing, station management • Keen eye for presentation and culinary detail • Passion for learning modern techniques and improving skills Physical qualifications: • Ability to move throughout the kitchen room effectively. • Ability to lift and carry serving trays weighing up to 15lbs and bus tubs weighing up to 40 lbs. • Ability to perform reaching and stooping motions • Ability to stand for long periods of time