Line Cook

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a reliable Line Cook. Prep cook experience accepted. You will join a fast-paced kitchen to prepare and plate high-quality dishes while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, following recipes, keeping workspaces organized, and communicating with the team to ensure timely orders during peak hours. Must be detail-oriented and team-focused.

Qualifications

• MUST have line cook experience (prep cook experience is also acceptable)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team-oriented with good communication skills
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety standards

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards
• Set up and stock workstations with necessary ingredients and supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Work efficiently during high-volume service periods
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely order completion
• Assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping, portioning, and ingredient prep
• Monitor food quality and presentation before serving

Skills

Line cook experience

Prep cook experience

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Food safety standards

Job description

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a reliable and experienced Line Cook (Prep Cook experience also accepted) to join our kitchen team. This role is essential to delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards


• Set up and stock workstations with necessary ingredients and supplies


• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment


• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines


• Work efficiently during high-volume service periods


• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely order completion


• Assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping, portioning, and ingredient prep


• Monitor food quality and presentation before serving

Qualifications:

• MUST have line cook experience (prep cook experience is also acceptable)


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  
• Team-oriented with good communication skills


• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety standards

Schedule & Compensation:

• Schedule will vary week to week, but employees will work 5 days per week


• Shifts may start as early as 5:00 AM or end as late as midnight (not both on the same day)