Full Time Cook

EDGAR; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

EDGAR is seeking a Line Cook to join our in-house kitchen team in Hoover, AL. You will cook to order, plate with precision, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy shifts.

This role emphasizes food safety, timely service, and attention to detail across every plate that leaves the line. You will follow standardized recipes, manage daily prep, and handle multiple tickets without sacrificing quality.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a professional kitchen.
• Solid working knowledge of health department regulations and food safety practices.
• Comfort with expo screens and managing ticket flow.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Cook to order with consistency guests can count on, plate after plate.
• Follow recipes and presentation standards exactly, so every dish looks like the last one.
• Stay ahead on daily prep, keeping the kitchen smooth instead of scrambling.
• Juggle multiple tickets at once and keep service moving.
• Hold the line on food safety and health regulations, no exceptions.
• Handle special requests without letting quality slip.

Skills

Food safety practices

Health department regulations

Ticket flow management

Attention to detail

Kitchen time management

Job description

Line CookPay: $16–$21+/hour, including average tipsAbout the RoleEvery plate that leaves our kitchen is somebody's lunch break, birthday, or reason to come back. We're looking for a Line Cook who takes that seriously — someone with real attention to detail, a feel for timing, and pride in food that looks as good as it tastes. You'll cook to order, keep prep ahead of the rush, and run your station so plates hit the table hot and on time. You'll also help protect what matters most: food safety and consistency, every shift.What You'll DoCook to order with consistency guests can count on, plate after plateFollow recipes and presentation standards exactly, so every dish looks like the last oneStay ahead on daily prep, keeping the kitchen smooth instead of scramblingJuggle multiple tickets at once and keep service movingHold the line on food safety and health regulations, no exceptionsHandle special requests without letting quality slipWhat You BringAt least 1 year in a professional kitchenSolid working knowledge of health department regulations and food safety practicesComfort with expo screens and managing ticket flowThe ability to stay sharp when the kitchen gets busyA detail-focused eye for prep and presentationAbility to lift 25 pounds and stand for up to 8 hoursBefore You StartAll offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.If you care about doing things right, moving fast without cutting corners, and working alongside a team that does the same — we'd like to meet you.Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insuranceVision insuranceWork Location: In person