Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Teammate discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Emergency financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Personal growth

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC in Highlands Ranch, CO seeks Full-Service Line Cooks for our Scratch Kitchen. Earn $17–$21 per hour as you prepare, cook and present dishes to Lazy Dog standards.

We offer flexible scheduling, discounts, and benefits to support your personal and professional growth. Join a passionate team that values quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Accountable for setup, stock, cook and present dishes per Lazy Dog recipes.
• Use only fresh, high-quality ingredients when prepare recipes.
• Ensure proper recipe display and adherence; follow safety procedures.
• Basic English; Spanish skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and kitchen area.
• Follow PPE and safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Alert chef team to any product or equipment concerns.
• Multi-task effectively while staying guest-focused.

Skills

Line cook experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Team player

Food safety

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $17 - $21 / 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:

• Flexible scheduling
• Teammate discount
• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, 401k
• 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

• Food Handlers Card (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)