Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Sauté/Charbroil Cook to join our culinary team! This position is responsible for preparing steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, and other menu items while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, has strong cooking fundamentals, and takes pride in delivering exceptional food every shift.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items on both the sauté and charbroil stations according to recipes and guest specifications.
• Accurately prepare steaks to requested temperatures while ensuring proper cooking techniques for seafood, poultry, pasta, and other sautéed dishes.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Coordinate with chefs, expediters, and fellow line cooks to ensure timely ticket execution.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Assist with station setup, breakdown, inventory, and daily cleaning duties.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a sauté, grill, charbroil, or line cook preferred.
• Knowledge of steak temperatures, grilling techniques, sauté methods, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and consistency.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Positive attitude with a team-first mindset.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee dining discounts
• Professional, team-oriented work environment

Schedule:

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required

General Expectations:

• Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, a positive attitude, and a commitment to teamwork while helping create exceptional experiences for our guests and fellow team members, and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Work collaboratively with all kitchen stations by providing assistance as needed, supporting overall kitchen operations, and completing cleaning duties and other assigned responsibilities to ensure an efficient and successful service.

If you’re passionate about cooking and take pride in producing exceptional food in a fast-paced, upscale kitchen, we’d love to have you join the Rochester Chop House team. Apply today!