Evening Weekend Cook

Barrel House; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrel House in Marion, IA is seeking a Line Cook to support our busy kitchen. You will prepare and cook menu items with precise recipes, ensuring quality and presentation while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Nights and weekend availability is required; you will collaborate with the kitchen team, follow safety guidelines, handle inventories, and adapt to fluctuating kitchen conditions to deliver consistent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing items to recipes and customer requests.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with a variety of kitchen tools and equipment.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain quality and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures with thermometers to ensure safety.
• Report issues with food quality or delays promptly to the kitchen team.
• Keep track of inventory levels and alert staff to low stock.
• Ensure all dishes meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow procedures for food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and equipment upkeep.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and support operations.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support efficiency.

Skills

Knife skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Food safety

Tools

Knives

Thermometers

Job description

Position Overview: The Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen staff, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the restaurant’s standards. This position demands a high level of kitchen competence and the ability to handle a fast-paced cooking environment.

Nights and Weekend availability is required for this position.

Key Qualifications:

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effective with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.