Line Cook - Hiring Immediately

Clearwater, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical insurance

prescription insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

health savings accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Life benefits

Disability Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Pay Access Prior to Pay Day

Discounts on dining

Discounts on Carryout

Discounts on retail

Discounts on Wine

Car Rental Discounts

Job Description

Cooper's Hawk is a renowned upscale casual dining restaurant that emphasizes delivering an exceptional guest experience through innovative cuisine, fine wines, and warm hospitality. With a rich commitment to quality and service, Cooper's Hawk has established itself as a beloved dining destination across its locations, offering a unique blend of contemporary American food and an award-winning wine club. The company fosters a supportive team environment where employees are motivated to grow their careers while contributing to the restaurant's overall success. Cooper's Hawk is dedicated to providing comprehensive benefits and a positive workplace culture that empowers every team member to thrive.

The Line Cook position at Cooper's Hawk is vital to the restaurant's operational success and guest satisfaction. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and executing menu items across various kitchen stations, including the pantry, fry, grill, broil, and sauté stations. This role demands meticulous attention to detail to maintain the highest culinary standards, efficient multitasking to manage several dishes simultaneously, and clear communication within the kitchen team. The Line Cook must follow precise recipes, manage portion control, adhere to presentation guidelines, and use kitchen display systems (KDS) to ensure timely food preparation. This position is essential in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, supporting sanitation standards, and upkeep of kitchen equipment. Cooper's Hawk offers a competitive pay structure with team member incentives, flexible working schedules, and robust employee benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, and many more perks.

Joining Cooper's Hawk as a Line Cook means working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous culinary education. The company supports career growth through dedicated development programs, milestone recognition, and ongoing training in wine and culinary arts. This role suits individuals passionate about cooking, eager to deliver exceptional food quality, and motivated to engage in a team-oriented work culture. The Line Cook will play an integral part in creating memorable dining experiences that delight guests and uphold Cooper's Hawk's reputation for excellence. Prospective team members must be at least 18 years old, have experience working in upscale casual dining or similar settings, and possess fundamental culinary knowledge and safety skills. Cooper's Hawk is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process to ensure all applicants are fairly considered.

Job Requirements

Must represent Cooper’s Hawk values
Must be at least 18 years of age
A minimum of 6 months line cook experience in upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment
Basic knowledge of professional cooking and experience in knife skills while using a cut-glove
Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
Ability to follow recipes and instructions
Ability to communicate clearly with guests, managers and team members
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand and walk up to 10 hours per shift
Ability to work within the following conditions: wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise
Ability to exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 6 hours in length
Ability to perform essential functions to Cooper’s Hawk standards with reasonable accommodation
Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays
Must be able to read, write and understand English

Job Qualifications

Must represent Cooper’s Hawk values
Must be at least 18 years of age
A minimum of 6 months line cook experience in upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment
An individual who thrives in a team-based environment
Basic knowledge of professional cooking and experience in knife skills while using a cut-glove
Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
Ability to follow recipes and instructions
Ability to communicate clearly with guests, managers and team members
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

Maintain Cooper's Hawk quality standards by preparing assigned recipes to specification
Follow recipes, manage portion control, and adhere to presentation specifications
Set up station according to established specifications
Properly use the KDS system to manage cook times, while preparing and multitasking several dishes at a time
Restock all items as needed throughout the shift
Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
Maintain kitchen equipment in like new condition
Clean and maintain station using necessary safety, sanitation, and organizational skills
Maintain professional relationships and clear communications with all managers and team members
Follow departmental checklists and standard operating procedures to ensure work areas are prepared for opening, mid-shift or closing in accordance with company guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned