Location: The HUB Brooklyn (Jacksonville, FL)
Status: Full-Time / Part-Time
Alder & Oak is seeking an experienced Grill Cook to execute our Mediterranean-inspired menu. This role focuses on high-quality ingredients and wood-fired cooking techniques. We are looking for a disciplined and talented chef who takes pride in plate presentation, kitchen cleanliness, and consistency in a high-volume, scratch kitchen.
Cooking: Execute menu items to order with a focus on wood-fired techniques and Mediterranean flavors.
Quality Control: Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets our standards for taste, temperature, and presentation.
Food Safety: Maintain a clean and organized workspace; follow all food safety, sanitation, and labeling procedures.
Efficiency: Work with a sense of urgency to maintain fast ticket times during busy lunch and dinner shifts.
Experience: 1+ years grill cook experience in a high-volume or upscale environment. 3+ years of line cook experience. Experience with wood-fired ovens is a plus.
Technical Skills: Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of various cooking methods and temperatures.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and work in a high-heat kitchen environment.
Teamwork: Ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively with the Chef and kitchen team.
Availability: Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Competitive hourly pay (based on experience).
Work with state-of-the-art equipment in a brand-new, professional kitchen.
Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding restaurant group.
Alder & Oak is a modern Aegean-inspired restaurant rooted in wood-fired cuisine, seasonality, and Mediterranean hospitality. It is designed as a gathering place where food, fire, and fellowship meet. The restaurant celebrates the soulful traditions of the Aegean coast with a refined and transportive dining experience that balances rustic authenticity with modern craftsmanship. Signature rituals, from the first pour of olive oil to a final sip of ouzo, create moments of connection that go beyond the plate. Alder & Oak seeks to become both a cornerstone of dining in its community and a benchmark for modern Mediterranean hospitality in America.
