Who We Are and What We're Seeking:
The Sycamore is currently hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our skilled kitchen team, working alongside our team. We are also looking to hire cooks for our new Italian restaurant, a Tavolo, opening in September in Chatham Park.
We are in search of individuals with previous kitchen experience, a passion for food, a keen desire to learn, and the ability to adapt and grow alongside our evolving team. If you're enthusiastic about the culinary arts, we offer the opportunity to train as a sous chef, providing a platform for advancing your career.
Located within the historic Chatham Mills of Pittsboro, NC, The Sycamore is a locally owned and operated fine dining restaurant. Our culinary focus emphasizes the talents of our chefs, utilizing locally sourced meat and produce whenever possible to ensure the highest quality. We take pride in our commitment to changing menus seasonally.
Our team-oriented work environment is often described as "laid back, quality-focused, and dedicated to consistent improvement."
Hours of Operation and Compensation:
To acknowledge the value of our employees' time off, The Sycamore operates Tuesday through Saturday, with Sundays and Mondays off nearly every week. When open, we have evening dinner service from 5 pm to 9 pm, ensuring our employees don't get off too late.
Pay is on a bi-weekly schedule and will be determined based on experience, potentially exceeding the amount listed on the job posting.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service, including tasks like chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to cook menu items
- Follow instructions from the executive or sous chef
- Clean and organize stations, handling leftover food appropriately
- Maintain inventory levels
- Ensure food is served simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion
- Adhere to nutrition, sanitation regulations, and safety standards
- Foster a positive and professional demeanor with coworkers and customers
Skills:
- Proven cooking experience, with a background as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in task execution
- Familiarity with industry best practices
- Culinary school diploma (preferred, but not required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
