Line Cook - Merrimon

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Green Sage Café is looking for a dedicated part-time Line Cook to join our fun and busy Merrimon Avenue café!

Join a kitchen where good food and good values go hand in hand. At Green Sage, we believe healthy can be delicious, and our Line Cooks make that happen every day—turning organic, all-natural, local ingredients into meals people genuinely look forward to. You'll prepare food that meets our customers where they are, whether that's vegan, gluten-sensitive, dairy-free, or just craving something that tastes great and does them good. We're looking for someone who brings energy to the line: a team player who respects the people around them, shows up dependably, and isn't afraid to take initiative when things get busy.

Why you'll like it here:

• No late nights: Our Asheville cafés are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Room to grow: We promote from within for cooks ready to build a career, not just clock in
• A kitchen that actually values what goes into the food, not just what goes out on the plate

What you'll do: Prep, cook, and assemble menu items with speed, accuracy, and consistency, all in service of giving every customer the best possible dining experience.

Position Requirements

• Flexible schedule with weekend availability (20-25 hours per week)
• At least two (2) years of experience as a line cook in a fast-casual, café, or restaurant setting 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment 
• Familiarity with Toast and Restaurant365 platforms preferred
• Reliable transportation
• A team-first attitude and a desire to meet the needs of every customer
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrating full BOH operational skills
• Knowing all our menu items, including their ingredients, recipes, preparations, and potential allergens per house recipes
• Training, knowledge, and safe use of kitchen and restaurant equipment to perform all BOH duties
• Maintaining control, organization, and communication during execution of orders at all times, from intake to delivery
• Completing all prep, restocking, cleaning, bussing, side work, general upkeep, and opening/closing procedures per company checklists
• Prepare and prep all menu items quickly and accurately according to tickets and customer requests
• Maintain control, organization, and communication during the execution of orders at all times
• Maintain freshness and sanitation standards at all times per health codes and policies
• Ensure that customer orders are correct and complete before food leaves the kitchen
• Receive and store deliveries using proper rotation and dating procedures
• Set up, break down, and clean up the kitchen according to Green Sage checklists and guidelines
• Assist as needed with the following duties: cooking on the line, expediting, food running, dishwashing, order receiving, and other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Position Benefits

• Daytime hours only—no evening shifts required
• 50% discount on all menu items
• Free staff meal
• PTO up to one (1) week per year
• Health and wellness benefits through MercyMe
• $50 shoe voucher
• Free mental wellness resources through the Employee Assistance Network (EAN)

About Green Sage
We’re a local, health-focused, sustainability-minded café group who serve a customer base with a variety of dietary restrictions, including vegan, gluten-sensitive, dairy-free, and more. We’re committed to serving food that’s good for you and the world around you. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond what’s on the plate. We reuse, recycle, and compost nearly everything—because a healthier planet and a healthier community go hand in hand.

All of our hardworking team members help us uphold our commitment to a positive culture. Our values are centered around our core tenets:

• Communication
• Initiative and Dedication
• Teamwork, Cooperation, and Leadership
• Dependability and Efficiency
• Customer-Focused and Service-Minded

These values help us represent our company and serve our community every day.