Cook (Line & Prep)

Columbus Brewing Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Brewing Co. in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Cook (Line & Prep) to keep the Beer Hall kitchen moving. The role involves prepping ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked station throughout the shift.

As a line and prep cook, you’ll work with urgency while maintaining quality, accuracy, and presentation. Join a team that values cleanliness, food safety, and teamwork to deliver great dishes and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is preferred, whether in prep, line, or general back of house work
• Ability to stay organized and focused in a fast paced environment
• A strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Willingness to be flexible and help where needed
• Ability to follow direction, work as a team, and maintain consistency under pressure
• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and doing things the right way

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, recipes, and menu items according to Columbus Brewing Company standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well stocked station throughout the shift
• Complete opening and closing duties, prep lists, checklists, and line checks
• Follow recipes, portioning, food safety standards, and kitchen procedures consistently
• Work with urgency while maintaining quality, accuracy, and presentation
• Communicate product needs, shortages, or issues to management and teammates
• Rotate and label product properly using FIFO practices
• Assist with other stations and support areas as needed, including expo and dish
• Correct mistakes quickly and help ensure every plate goes out fresh and right
• Report any guest related food issues to a manager or manager assistant immediately
• Arrive on time, in proper uniform, and ready to work with a positive attitude

Job description

Columbus Brewing Co. is looking for a Cook (Line & Prep) for the Beer Hall kitchen.

This role is built for someone who can help keep the kitchen moving, whether that means crushing prep before service, holding down a station during the rush, or jumping in where the team needs support. We’re looking for someone who works with urgency, follows recipes and procedures, takes pride in consistency, and gives a shit about the quality of the food going out.

What you’ll do

• Prepare ingredients, recipes, and menu items according to Columbus Brewing Company standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well stocked station throughout the shift
• Complete opening and closing duties, prep lists, checklists, and line checks
• Follow recipes, portioning, food safety standards, and kitchen procedures consistently
• Work with urgency while maintaining quality, accuracy, and presentation
• Communicate product needs, shortages, or issues to management and teammates
• Rotate and label product properly using FIFO practices
• Assist with other stations and support areas as needed, including expo and dish
• Correct mistakes quickly and help ensure every plate goes out fresh and right
• Report any guest related food issues to a manager or manager assistant immediately
• Arrive on time, in proper uniform, and ready to work with a positive attitude

What we’re looking for

• Kitchen experience is preferred, whether in prep, line, or general back of house work
• Ability to stay organized and focused in a fast paced environment
• A strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Willingness to be flexible and help where needed
• Ability to follow direction, work as a team, and maintain consistency under pressure
• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and doing things the right way

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and move up to 150 pounds with assistance as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods, including shifts of up to eight hours or more
• Ability to bend, lift, kneel, reach, and stay in near constant motion throughout a shift
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and changing kitchen conditions

For over 30 years, Columbus Brewing Company has proudly served Columbus with top-tier beer, fueled by our unwavering dedication since 1988. What started humbly has blossomed into one of the Midwest's premier craft breweries, but for us, beer is just the beginning.