AM Line Cook

Sage Hospitality Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

RTD EcoPass

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mercantile in Denver is seeking a line cook to join our kitchen team. You will support line cooks, ensure food is prepared to recipe specifications, and help maintain a smooth service flow on a fast-paced line.

The role requires 1–2 years of kitchen experience, including brunch, with a focus on consistent quality and presentation. Competitive pay plus benefits and opportunities to grow within a vibrant Colorado dining scene.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of related kitchen experience; brunch experience required.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check items against recipe cards and ensure proper presentation.
• Monitor line setup and equipment cleanliness to ensure efficiency.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and portion standards.
• Date and rotate perishables; maintain proper temperatures.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked and return unused items to storage.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position pay rate $19.29-22.00 per hour + service charge

Job Close Date October 9, 2026 or until filled

Interested in connecting guests to Colorado's vibrant food community? Join Mercantile, Chef Alex Seidel's acclaimed restaurant, where seasonal ingredients, strong relationships with local producers, and genuine hospitality are at the heart of everything we do.

Become part of a team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences through thoughtful service, culinary excellence, and a commitment to showcasing the best of our region.

Do you crave a career where you can deliver exceptional experiences paired with thoughtful and caring service?

A Rewarding Experience

• Eligible to participate in property tip program
• Complementary RTD EcoPass
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s). Brunch experience required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

USD $19.29 - USD $22.00 /Hr.