Line Cook/Prep Cook

About the Role

At Ted’s Montana Grill, the Line Cook is a fundamental member of our team. A TMG Line Cook is not only responsible for timely and quality preparation of product, but also the ability to display showmanship and interact with our Guests. Our food doesn’t come in frozen and is never microwaved; we don’t even own one! Each menu item is made in small batches to ensure premium freshness, and our on-premise butcher shop allows our team to hand carve and grind daily to guarantee peak freshness and premium flavor of our beef and bison.

Responsibilities

• Serves great food with great service and a great attitude.
• Adjusts to high-pressure situations and is open to change.
• Prepares all food items to order, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Grills raw and prepped foods to order and to requested temperature.
• Accepts or rejects ingredients based on quality and quantity.
• Cuts or portions meat, fish, and poultry.
• Communicates with kitchen and front-of-house team members and management throughout the shift regarding order status and product availability.
• Labels all food items for food safety and shelf-life standards.
• Cleans, organizes, and maintains walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage areas.
• Stocks/restocks items on the line according to specifications.
• Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.

Requirements

• Full-service restaurant kitchen experience is desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational skills and ability to stay organized in a changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor at all times.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Stands during entire shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and lifting.
• Lifts and carries tubs, trays, and cases weighing up to 100 lbs. up to 20 times per shift.
• Frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity, and extreme cold.

About Us

We take great pride in ensuring all guests receive a warm and memorable experience, leaving them feeling better than when they came in. From a bowl of half sours to our two-dollar bills, we empower each team member to deliver "Big Sky Moments" in ways that are natural and effortless for both Ted’s and our guests.

Our restaurants represent classic saloons of the 19th century, where cattlemen and land barons found relaxation after a hard day’s work.

We believe in leaving a better world for future generations. You’ll see this in our commitment to local growers, paper straws, Boraxo soap in our restrooms, and sustainable choices in our kitchen operations. Ted’s Montana Grill develops and encourages people to become leaders and engage the hearts and minds of our teams.