Corner Burger Line Cook

RUNK & PRATT HEALTH CARE ENT INC; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Corner Burger in Forest, VA is seeking a dependable cook to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare and cook menu items, build cards, portion to standards, and present dishes according to guidelines.

You’ll operate grills, fryers, and ovens, maintaining safe temperatures and high-quality results during busy service. Candidates should have fast-casual kitchen experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work with teammates to deliver accurate orders.

Qualifications

• Previous fast-casual or quick-service kitchen experience.
• Ability to follow recipes and standards.
• Familiarity with grills, fryers, and ovens.
• Knowledge of food storage and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy kitchen.
• Strong attendance and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Corner Burger recipes, build cards, portion standards, and presentation requirements.
• Operate grills, fryers, flat-top cooking equipment, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Maintain proper cooking temperatures and food-quality standards.
• Prepare multiple orders accurately and efficiently during high-volume service periods.
• Follow proper procedures for fryer operation, oil/tallow filtering, rotation, maintenance, and replacement.
• Recognize when cooking oil/tallow quality has deteriorated and report or correct the issue according to restaurant procedures.
• Minimize unnecessary food waste and properly handle usable product.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Break down cardboard boxes and properly dispose of trash, cardboard, and other waste.
• Keep walk-ins, freezers, dry storage, and kitchen work areas organized.
• Restock and prepare the kitchen for the next shift before leaving.
• Arrive on time, in proper uniform, and ready to work for every scheduled shift.
• Communicate effectively with fellow cooks, Front of House employees, and management.
• Work with a sense of urgency while maintaining food quality and accuracy.
• Assist other stations and team members during high-volume periods.
• Follow direction from the General Manager and other designated restaurant leadership.
• Maintain professional conduct and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Fast-paced environment

Grills & fryers operation

Food safety practices

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Oil/temperature management

Job description

Cooking & Food Preparation

Prepare and cook menu items according to Corner Burger recipes, build cards,

portion standards, and presentation requirements.

Perform daily food preparation, including portioning, cutting, assembling, and

preparing ingredients for service.

Operate grills, fryers, flat-top cooking equipment, ovens, and other commercial

kitchen equipment safely and properly.

Maintain proper cooking temperatures and food-quality standards.

Prepare multiple orders accurately and efficiently during high-volume service

periods.

Follow proper procedures for fryer operation, oil/tallow filtering, rotation,

maintenance, and replacement.

Recognize when cooking oil/tallow quality has deteriorated and report or correct the

issue according to restaurant procedures.

Minimize unnecessary food waste and properly handle usable product.

Food Safety & Storage

Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and personal-hygiene requirements.

Properly label, date, rotate, store, and protect food products.

Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.

Maintain proper refrigerated, frozen, dry-storage, cooking, and holding

temperatures.

Prevent cross-contamination and follow proper procedures when handling raw and

ready-to-eat foods.

Immediately report food-safety, equipment, or product-quality concerns to

management.

Cleaning & Organization

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation throughout the shift.

Complete assigned opening, shift-change, and closing cleaning responsibilities.

Clean and sanitize cooking equipment, preparation surfaces, utensils, floors,

storage areas, and other assigned kitchen areas.

Break down cardboard boxes and properly dispose of trash, cardboard, and other

waste.

Keep walk-ins, freezers, dry storage, and kitchen work areas organized.

Restock and prepare the kitchen for the next shift before leaving.

Teamwork & Reliability

Arrive on time, in proper uniform, and ready to work for every scheduled shift.

Communicate effectively with fellow cooks, Front of House employees, and

management.

Work with a sense of urgency while maintaining food quality and accuracy.

Assist other stations and team members during high-volume periods.

Follow direction from the General Manager and other designated restaurant

leadership.

Maintain professional conduct and contribute to a positive, team-oriented

Candidates should have:

• Previous fast-casual, quick-service, restaurant kitchen, or line-cook experience.
• General cooking and food-preparation skills.
• Familiarity with commercial grills, fryers, and other restaurant kitchen equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food storage, sanitation, and food-safety practices.
• Knowledge of fryer oil/tallow maintenance and rotation is strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, build cards, portion standards, and instructions consistently.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Candidates must:

• Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to stand and work on their feet for extended periods.
• Be able to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks throughout a shift.
• Be comfortable working around hot cooking equipment, fryers, grills, and typical commercial kitchen conditions.
• Have reliable and dependable transportation to and from work.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.