Hiring Bonus! Line Cook (on call) | The Station on Main

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; McGregor (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range $16–$20

Hiring bonus $150 after 30/60/90/120‑d

Paid time off & holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Get paid daily

Free shift meals

Cross training with front-of-house

Job summary

The Station on Main, operated by Columbia Hospitality, Inc., is seeking a dependable Line Cook (on call) to create menu magic, prep daily needs, and guide line cooks with safe, sanitary kitchens.

You will open/close kitchen procedures, support banquet events, and help uphold quality and timely service in a family-owned local business environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year industry experience.
• Ability to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
• Ability to direct a banquet up to 100 with a small team.
• State Food Handler’s License(s) required.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of sauces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Cook proteins to target temperatures and ensure dish quality.
• Lead small culinary teams for banquets and daily prep.
• Maintain proper food handling and storage per regulations.
• Conduct inventory and communicate replenishment needs to Chef team.
• Ensure sanitary and well-maintained prep areas and equipment.
• Operate kitchen equipment like slicers, Robo-Coup, Hobart and convection ovens.
• Provide direction to line cooks during service.

Skills

Knife skills

Butchering techniques

Banquet execution

Lead small culinary team

Food handling knowledge

Reading and comprehension

Guest accommodation

Education

State Food Handler’s License

Tools

Slicer

Robo-Coup

Hobart mixers

Convection ovens

Job description

Hiring Bonus! Line Cook (on call) | The Station on Main

Create menu magic and make hungry people happy. Showcase your skills by preparing new menu items and daily preparation requirements, providing guidance to line cooks, conducting inventories, and ensuring sanitary and well-maintained food preparation areas, as well as safe food handling. Cook I is responsible for opening and closing kitchen procedures with the ability to accommodate customer needs in a timely manner.

We’re a family-owned local business looking for dependable, hardworking people, whether food service is your career path or you’re looking for a flexible, reliable second job.

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you.

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Hourly Pay Range: $16 to $20 DOE
• Hiring bonus of $150 after each of 30, 60, 90, and 120 days
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)
• Rotating weekends off
• No overnight shifts
• Free shift meals
• Cross training with front-of-house available

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like: Your Impact

• Prepares menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and guest specifications.
• Cooks proteins to pre-determined temperatures and ensures quality and consistency of dishes.
• Leads small culinary teams in banquet execution and daily preparation needs.
• Follows proper food handling and storage practices in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Conducts inventory, monitors product levels, and communicates replenishment needs to the Chef team.
• Ensures sanitary and well-maintained food preparation areas and kitchen equipment.
• Operates and maintains specialized kitchen equipment including slicers, Robo-Coup, Hobart mixers, and convection ovens.
• Demonstrates mastery of knife skills and proper butchering techniques.
• Adjusts preparations for flavor and presentation while accommodating guest needs in a timely manner.
• Provides direction and guidance to line cooks during service to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Attends all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Other tasks as assigned based on business needs and levels.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by management to support departmental and organizational goals.

What You Bring

• 1+ year industry experience
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures
• Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with a help of a small team
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Working knowledge of all mother and minor sauces
• Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques
• Knowledge of specialized equipment: Mastering of slicer, Robo-coup, Hobart, convection ovens
• Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.