Culinary Line Cook – Fast-Paced Prep & Presentation

Guest Services; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a line cook to support daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the restaurant. You will work with kitchen staff in a safe, sanitary environment and follow supervisor instructions to ensure menu items meet specifications.

The role requires culinary knowledge, basic food safety certification, and strong customer service. You will handle stations, FIFO, and contribute to cost-effective meal preparation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• At least one year of culinary knowledge.
• Food Safety certified and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Maintain and rotate all food items to ensure food quality; date and label all food items and actively practice FIFO (First-In-First-Out)
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Be knowledgeable of all stations in the restaurant.
• Be knowledgeable of plate presentations and preparations of all menu items.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food Safety

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.

Job description

Guest Services in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a line cook to support daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the restaurant. You will work with kitchen staff in a safe, sanitary environment and follow supervisor instructions to ensure menu items meet specifications.

The role requires culinary knowledge, basic food safety certification, and strong customer service. You will handle stations, FIFO, and contribute to cost-effective meal preparation.