Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Discounts to theme parks

Pet insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in Aurora, CO invites energetic full-service line cooks to join our scratch kitchen. You will work on a fast-paced line, manage multiple stations, and uphold our fresh, high-quality standards.

We seek 2–5 years of line cook experience, strong teamwork, and basic English/Spanish communication. Competitive wage at $19 per hour plus benefits, with growth opportunities and a culture of care.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience on a fast-paced line and working all stations.
• Accountable for setup, stocking, cooking and presenting dishes to Lazy Dog recipes.
• Ensure only fresh, high-quality ingredients are used.
• Adhere to recipes and avoid dishes not up to Lazy Dog standards.
• Follow food safety procedures and maintain clean, safe workstation.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned cooking stations and manage station setup.
• Prepare, cook and plate dishes per Lazy Dog standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the workstation.
• Communicate with team to ensure timely service.
• Observe PPE usage and safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Multi-tasking

English/Spanish communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PPE usage

Cooking equipment knowledge

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Southlands, 24110 E State Ave, Aurora, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:0 0 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!

Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $19 / hour

Be part of the excitement and freshness of a "Scratch Kitchen" We hand-craft everything in our kitchens. We are looking for talented individuals that want to grow with a company that cares.

What we offer:

• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

We are looking for Full- Service Line Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Accountable for all aspects of assigned cooking stations to include set up, stock product, cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dogs recipes.
• Ensure only “fresh” high-quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.Ensure the proper recipe is displayed on the monitor during the preparation and cooking process.
• Ensure proper recipe adherence is followed whenever producing items.
• Strive to never sell a dish that is not up to Lazy Dog Standards.
• Follow food safety procedures, clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• Ensure proper use of PPE when applicable and ensuring a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment in assigned cooking station to include startup, shut down, shift maintenance, cleaning and repairing as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Alert chef team immediately of any product, equipment and/or food safety concerns.
• Guest focused and likes to multi-task.
• Demonstrate basic English/Spanish communication skills a plus.
• Trusting, passionate, humble, and gracious team player.
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.
• Create fun.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

IND1

Join Lazy Dog and be part of a culture of caring, great benefits, and continuous growth.

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Southlands, 24110 E State Ave, Aurora, Colorado, United States of America