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Lead Line Cook

Location: Porter Ranch, Salina
Job Type: Lead Line Cook

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Overview

Salina is looking for a Lead Line Cook to join the opening kitchen team. This chef-driven kitchen emphasizes classic Italian techniques, handmade pastas, pizza, and live-fire cooking. The position involves collaborating closely with the Chef and Sous Chef to ensure consistent execution, guide the line during service, and mentor junior cooks.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of professional line cook experience in a quality-focused kitchen.
• Experience with Italian or Mediterranean cuisine is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of pasta cooking, protein temperatures, and oven management.
• Ability to lead by example and work efficiently during high-volume service.
• Strong knife skills, proper product handling, and keen attention to detail.
• Capability to stay calm and organized under pressure.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Role and Leadership Expectations

• Set the standard for organization, cleanliness, and execution during prep and service.
• Assist the chef team in maintaining discipline and communication across the line.
• Support and guide line cooks and prep cooks during service.
• Help train new team members on station setup, recipes, and service protocols.
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor during high-volume service.
• Communicate clearly with the expo and chef team to ensure smooth ticket flow.
• Identify issues before they impact service, such as prep shortages, station readiness, and timing.

Culinary Responsibilities

• Prepare pasta, proteins, vegetables, and pizzas according to recipe and plating standards.
• Maintain precise timing when firing pasta with proteins and shared entrees.
• Operate pizza ovens, including deck, stone, or wood-fired, for consistent pizza production.
• Support production of sauces, stocks, braises, and other Italian fundamentals.
• Uphold high standards for seasoning, plating, and portion control.
• Ensure proper prep lists, labeling, rotation, and storage are followed.
• Adhere to sanitation, temperature control, and food safety standards.
• Assist in cross-support between saute, grill, and pizza stations as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Pizza dough handling, stretching, or pizza oven experience.
• Familiarity with traditional Italian ingredients such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, pecorino, guanciale, and San Marzano tomatoes.
• Experience working multiple stations, including grill, saute, and pasta.

Opening Team Expectations

As part of the opening team, the Lead Line Cook will help establish the foundation of the kitchen.

• Strong commitment to training, standards, and systems from day one.
• Reliable attendance and leadership presence during opening weeks.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, disciplined kitchen.
• Desire to grow with the restaurant and contribute to a strong culinary culture.

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