Corner Burger Line Cook

Runk & Pratt Health Care Ent Inc; Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Corner Burger is seeking a reliable line cook to join our fast-casual kitchen. You will prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, build cards, portion standards, and presentation requirements, ensuring consistency during high-volume service.

Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other commercial equipment safely; maintain proper temperatures and food quality. Follow food-safety rules, rotate stock using FIFO, keep a clean workstation, and collaborate with Front of House for smooth service,

Qualifications

• Previous fast-casual, quick-service, restaurant kitchen, or line-cook experience.
• General cooking and food-preparation skills.
• Familiarity with commercial grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes, build cards, portion standards, and instructions consistently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, build cards, portion standards, and presentation requirements.
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Maintain proper cooking temperatures and food-quality standards.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and personal-hygiene requirements.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Skills

Fast-casual experience

Quick-service experience

Line cook experience

Food preparation skills

Attention to cleanliness

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

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, andpreparing ingredients for service.• Operate grills, fryers, flat-top cooking equipment, ovens, and other commercialkitchen equipment safely and properly.• Maintain proper cooking temperatures and food-quality standards.• Prepare multiple orders accurately and efficiently during high-volume serviceperiods.• 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 theissue 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 holdingtemperatures.• Prevent cross-contamination and follow proper procedures when handling raw andready-to-eat foods.• Immediately report food-safety, equipment, or product-quality concerns tomanagement.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 otherwaste.• 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, andmanagement.• 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 restaurantleadership.• Maintain professional conduct and contribute to a positive, team-orientedCandidates 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 instructionsconsistently.• 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 ashift.• Be comfortable working around hot cooking equipment, fryers, grills, and typicalcommercial 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.