Line Cook

Core Responsibilities

• Station Setup: Setting up and stocking assigned cooking stations with all necessary supplies.
• Food Preparation: Prepping, chopping, and portioning ingredients before service.
• Cooking & Plating: Cooking menu items to order and plating them in a timely manner.
• Sanitation & Safety: Complying with food safety regulations, cleaning stations, and maintaining equipment.
• Collaboration: Working with team members to ensure all food comes out simultaneously.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in a food service role.
• Knowledge: Understanding of food sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and work in a hot, fast-paced environment.
• Schedule Flexibility: Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, communication, and ability to follow recipes.
• Must be able to read orders from tickets and/or screen.
• Expeditor Description: Acts as the vital link between the kitchen (back of house) and service staff (front of house).
• Order Coordination: Reviewing incoming tickets and organizing them to ensure all items for a table are finished simultaneously.
• Quality Control: Inspecting every dish for plating, garnishing, temperature, and accuracy against the order before it leaves the kitchen.
• Communication: Acting as the central hub, passing information about special requests, dietary restrictions, or ticket times between chefs and servers.
• Table Flow Management: Coordinating with servers to pick up food immediately, managing the pace of service.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintaining a clean and organized, safe, and hygienic "pass" area.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous food service industry experience (server or line cook) is required.
• Multitasking: Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal skills to manage both front and back-of-house staff.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and work in a hot, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong focus on ensuring quality and consistency.
• Food Safety: Knowledge of sanitation and food handling safety regulations.

Pay

$18-$21 per hour including tips (based on experience; potential to earn more if you learn multiple roles).

Schedule

This cook position offers a flexible full or part-time schedule.