Cook

Monona Bakery, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BOH tip-out

Employee food/drink benefits

Growth opportunities

Local ownership (family-run)

Job summary

Monona Bakery & Eatery in Madison, WI is seeking dependable Line Cooks to join our back-of-house team. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items, setting up stations, and coordinating with the kitchen to ensure timely service. We offer $17–$21/hour based on experience plus BOH tip-out, employee food benefits, and growth opportunities.

We value teamwork, reliability, and clear communication. Full-time and part-time applicants are welcome, with preference for candidates with broad

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, and quality standards
• Set up, stock, and maintain your station before and throughout service
• Follow tickets accurately and coordinate with the kitchen team to serve orders promptly
• Prepare ingredients, including washing, chopping, portioning, and labeling
• Follow food safety procedures, including proper cooking temperatures, storage, date labeling, and prevention of cross-contamination
• Keep work surfaces, cooking equipment, and kitchen areas clean and sanitized
• Communicate clearly about order timing, ingredient needs, and food quality
• Complete opening and closing duties and support shared kitchen cleaning tasks

Job description

Line Cook

Monona Bakery & Eatery | Monona, WI

$17–$21/hour based on experience + BOH tip-out

Monona Bakery & Eatery is looking for dependable, hardworking Line Cooks to join our back-of-house team.

About Us

Monona Bakery & Eatery is a family-owned bakery and restaurant under new ownership! We’re Maggie and Nick, local parents and longtime customers who are excited to carry on the bakery’s tradition of great food and community connection. We lead with integrity, hard work, and positivity. Our goal is to provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all staff and customers, with clear communication, teamwork, and respect at the heart of how we work. We’re looking for people who share those values and take pride in caring for our food, our space, and each other.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, and quality standards
• Set up, stock, and maintain your station before and throughout service
• Follow tickets accurately and coordinate with the kitchen team to serve orders promptly
• Prepare ingredients, including washing, chopping, portioning, and labeling
• Follow food safety procedures, including proper cooking temperatures, storage, date labeling, and prevention of cross-contamination
• Keep work surfaces, cooking equipment, and kitchen areas clean and sanitized
• Communicate clearly about order timing, ingredient needs, and food quality
• Complete opening and closing duties and support shared kitchen cleaning tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Previous line cook or commercial kitchen experience is preferred. We’re looking for someone who is:
• Reliable and shows up ready to work
• Comfortable managing multiple orders in a fast-paced kitchen
• Attentive to food quality, consistency, and cleanliness
• Willing to learn our menu, follow recipes, and take direction
• A supportive teammate who communicates respectfully
• Able to stay active and on their feet throughout a shift
• Conversational in both English and Spanish. Our kitchen manager speaks Spanish, and many of our staff speak English, so team members need to communicate effectively in both languages.
• Open availability is strongly preferred. We especially need team members who can work a combination of mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.

Pay & Perks

• $17–$21/hour starting pay, based on experience
• Additional BOH tip-out
• Employee food/drink benefits
• Opportunities to learn additional kitchen responsibilities and grow with the business
• Supportive, locally owned workplace where people are treated with respect

Full-time and part-time applicants are welcome, with preference given to candidates with broad availability.If you’re dependable, take pride in preparing good food, and want to work in a neighborhood restaurant where your work matters, we’d love to hear from you.