Line Cook – Scratch Kitchen Seafood Restaurant (Ocean City, MD) Tide to Table – 78th Street OCMD

Job Type: Full-Time / Year-Round & Seasonal Positions Available

Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience

About the Position: Tide to Table on 78th St, OCMD is a scratch kitchen, seafood-focused restaurant sourcing local ingredients. We seek a skilled line cook with experience on sauté, fryer, and cold side stations. You must bring your own knives, have a strong understanding of a fast-paced, quality-driven kitchen, and be eager to learn. We craft everything from scratch, focusing on local seafood. If you take pride in precision and teamwork, apply now. Join our team and eat against the current.

Responsibilities:

Work one or multiple stations including:

Sauté

Fry

Cold side / garde manger

Execute dishes consistently during high-volume lunch, brunch, and dinner service

Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked stations throughout service

Follow recipes, prep lists, and plating standards precisely

Communicate effectively with chefs and fellow cooks during service

Assist with prep and breakdown daily

Work with fresh seafood, sauces, soups, dressings, and scratch-made components

Maintain proper food safety and sanitation standards at all times

Handle pressure professionally while maintaining quality and urgency

Requirements:

Minimum 2–3 years of line cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant

Strong knowledge of sauté, fryer, and cold side stations

Must understand proper cooking temperatures, seasoning, and timing

Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Dependable transportation and reliable attendance

Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays during season

Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Important Qualifications:

Must have your own professional knives and tools

Must be willing to learn and work within a fully scratch-made kitchen

Experience with seafood is strongly preferred

Looking for cooks who take pride in their craft and already understand kitchen professionalism and urgency

What We Offer:

Opportunity to work in a chef-driven, seafood-focused restaurant

Fast-paced but professional kitchen environment

Growth opportunities for the right candidates

Strong team culture focused on quality and consistency

Creative and evolving menu program

To Apply: Please send your resume along with a brief description of your experience and availability. Serious applicants only.