Salad Line Cook| Mama Ricotta’s
Mama Ricotta’s has been a staple in Charlotte’s dining scene since 1992, consistently recognized as one of the city’s top Italian restaurants. After more than 30 years of success, we are expanding and refreshing our Midtown Uptown location. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hospitality and authentic, scratch-made Italian cuisine.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Salad Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values consistency, and takes pride in preparing fresh, high-quality dishes.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare fresh salads and cold dishes using high-quality ingredients
• Complete all prep related to station
• Follow established recipes to ensure consistency and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation
• Multitask effectively in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Assist with prep work and ingredient organization
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards
Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling
• Strong knife skills and a passion for continuous learning
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive earning potential
Fun team incentives
Clear path to management (most shift managers are promoted from within)
Flexible scheduling
Opportunity to grow within one of Charlotte’s top restaurant groups
Apply Today
If you’re ready to grow your culinary career with a respected and expanding restaurant, we’d love to meet you!
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
- Day shift
- Night shift
Benefits
- Referral program
- Employee discount