Lead Line Cook

Sage Restaurant Group; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge tip share

RTD EcoPass

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Life and AD&D

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercantile in Denver is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare food items per recipes and quality standards, in a safe environment, with a focus on hospitality and regional ingredients.

Responsibilities include timely prep, inventory awareness, and maintaining temperature controls while supporting a high-service dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year food service or related work.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen practices to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, keeping perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line setup.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans to correct food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

High school education

Job description

Why us?

Position pay range: $23.00-$26.00 per hour + service charge

Job Close Date: September 24, 2026 or until filled

Interested in connecting guests to Colorado's vibrant food community? Join Mercantile , Chef Alex Seidel's acclaimed restaurant, where seasonal ingredients, strong relationships with local producers, and genuine hospitality are at the heart of everything we do.

Become part of a team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences through thoughtful service, culinary excellence, and a commitment to showcasing the best of our region.

Do you crave a career where you can deliver exceptional experiences paired with thoughtful and caring service?

A Rewarding Experience:

• Eligible to participate in service charge tip share

• Complementary RTD EcoPass

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance

• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Job Overview

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.

• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.

• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.

• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.

• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.

• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.

• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

Minimum one year food service or related work.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.

• Periodic climbing required.

• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.

• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.

• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.

• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.

• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.

• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Salary

USD $23.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.

ID: 2026-33109

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property: Mercantile

Outlet: Mercantile

Category: Culinary

Min: USD $23.00/Hr.

Max: USD $26.00/Hr.

Tipped Position: Yes

Address: 1701 Wynkoop St

City: Denver

State: Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability