LINE COOK

Cafe Noir (becoming Heirlume in 2027) is hiring an experienced, motivated Line Cook to join our kitchen team.

Cafe Noir is a Black-owned, woman-run restaurant celebrating Black culture through food. Our menu explores the flavors, ingredients, techniques, and traditions of Black communities around the world, drawing inspiration from the African diaspora while bringing a modern, elevated approach to familiar flavors and comfort food.

We re looking for a reliable, hardworking Line Cook with professional kitchen experience who is ready to contribute to a fast-paced team, learn new techniques and cuisines, and grow with us.

• Previous line cook or professional kitchen experience required
  

• Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of basic cooking techniques
  

• Ability to accurately follow recipes, prep lists, portioning standards, and plating standards
  

• Ability to speak, read, and understand English sufficiently to read recipes, prep lists, labels, and safety instructions and communicate effectively with the kitchen team
  

• Comfortable working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
  

• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail during service
  

• Self-starter who can identify what needs to be done and take initiative
  

• Able to take direction and receive constructive feedback professionally
  

• Willingness to learn new recipes, techniques, flavors, ingredients, and cuisines
  

• Dependable, punctual, and committed to a strong work ethic
  

• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and food-safety procedures
  

• Able to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout service
  

• Team-oriented with a positive, professional attitude
  

As a Line Cook at Caf Noir, you will:

• Prepare and execute menu items according to Cafe Noir recipes, standards, and specifications
  

• Complete daily prep and ensure ingredients are properly prepared and ready for service
  

• Set up, stock, and maintain an organized station
  

• Execute dishes accurately, consistently, and efficiently during service
  

• Maintain proper portioning, plating, and quality standards
  

• Properly store, label, date, and rotate food and ingredients
  

• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures
  

• Keep your station and surrounding work areas clean throughout the shift
  

• Assist with opening and closing duties
  

• Communicate effectively with the Chef and other kitchen team members
  

• Support the overall kitchen team as needed to keep service running smoothly
  

We want cooks who are curious about food and serious about their craft.

You don t have to know everything when you walk through the door, but you should bring professional kitchen experience, initiative, discipline, consistency, and a genuine willingness to learn.

Our food tells a story. We celebrate the flavors, ingredients, techniques, and traditions of Black communities throughout the world, and we re looking for people who are excited to learn and help us tell that story through great food.

If you re someone who takes pride in your work, stays composed during service, supports your teammates, and wants to continue developing your skills as a cook, we d love to hear from you.

Come ready to work, ready to learn, and ready to cook with purpose.