Now Hiring: Experienced Line Cook

Hudson’s Restaurant & Catering | Hudson, Ohio

Home of O’Blitzen’s, Nightmare Before Blitzen’s & Blitzen’s Pop-Up Bar

Full-Time / Part-Time

Pay: $15–$18/hour, based on experience

Opportunity for Long-Term Employment

About Hudson’s

Hudson’s Restaurant & Catering is a family-owned and operated restaurant led by brothers JJ and Kevin Altomare, graduates of The Culinary Institute of America. For the past 19 years, we’ve built our reputation around quality food, creative menus, and memorable guest experiences in Northeast Ohio.

In addition to our year-round restaurant and catering operation, we create immersive seasonal concepts including Nightmare Before Blitzen’s, Blitzen’s, and O’Blitzen’s. These high-volume pop-ups give our culinary team the opportunity to work with unique menus in an energetic, creative environment.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Line Cook who knows how to run a station and takes pride in doing it well.

This is a great fit for a cook who is comfortable in a busy kitchen, understands the importance of consistency and organization, and wants to work alongside experienced culinary professionals.

We value cooks who can think ahead, communicate with the team, stay composed during a rush, and consistently put out food they’re proud to serve.

What You’ll Do

• Execute menu items accurately and consistently during high-volume service
• Set up, organize, and maintain your station for efficient execution
• Follow established recipes, plating standards, and portion specifications
• Maintain strong ticket times without sacrificing food quality
• Communicate effectively with chefs, fellow cooks, and front-of-house staff
• Assist with prep, receiving, inventory, and restocking as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace
• Help uphold the standards and professionalism of the Hudson’s kitchen

What We’re Looking For

Restaurant line experience is strongly preferred. We’re especially interested in cooks who bring:

• Solid knife skills and fundamental cooking techniques
• Experience working a station during busy service
• Strong organization and mise en place habits
• An understanding of food quality, consistency, and presentation
• The ability to stay focused and productive under pressure
• Dependability and a strong work ethic
• Good communication and a team-first attitude
• A genuine interest in food and continuing to develop your craft

Culinary school experience is welcome but not required. What matters most is your ability, attitude, reliability, and pride in your work.

Why Join Hudson’s?

Work with experienced chefs. Learn and grow alongside CIA-trained chef-owners with nearly two decades of experience operating restaurants, catering, and creative culinary concepts.

Do more than the same menu every day. Our restaurant, catering business, special menus, and seasonal pop-ups provide opportunities to work with different dishes, techniques, and styles of service.

Be part of a real kitchen team. We value cooks who take their work seriously, support one another, communicate, and take pride in a successful service.

Opportunity beyond the season. Strong seasonal team members may have the opportunity to continue with Hudson’s Restaurant & Catering in a long-term position.

Competitive hourly pay. Starting pay of $15–$18/hour based on experience, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Bring Your Experience to Hudson’s

If you’re an experienced cook looking for a kitchen where quality, creativity, teamwork, and execution matter, we’d like to meet you.

Apply today and tell us about your kitchen experience and the stations you’re comfortable working.

Work schedule

• Weekend availability

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training