Line Cook

Miskiri Hospitality Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Miskiri Hospitality Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a line cook to own a station on our line and hold it through service. You’ll prep, cook, and plate to spec, keep your station clean and stocked, and communicate with the rest of the line so tickets go out hot, correct, and on time.

We look for 1–2+ years in a professional kitchen or strong prep experience, solid knife skills, and clear communication. A food handler’s card is required within 30 days of hire; reading recipes in English is

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in a professional kitchen, or strong prep experience and a clear willingness to learn.
• Solid knife skills and comfort with standard cooking methods (sauté, grill, fry, roast).
• Ability to work fast and stay organized under pressure without dropping quality.
• Clear communicator who takes direction and gives it when needed.
• Reliable and on time — you show up for your team.
• Food handler's card required within 30 days of hire.
• Optional: Reading recipes in English; conversational Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, and break down your assigned station each shift.
• Execute dishes to recipe and plating standards, consistently and at speed.
• Complete daily prep lists and label, date, and rotate product (FIFO).
• Call and respond during service; work in sync with the expo and other stations.
• Hold food safety and sanitation standards at all times, including proper holding temps and cooling procedures.
• Keep equipment clean and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries; check product quality and quantities.
• Help control waste and portion costs.
• Pitch in on other stations and with closing duties as needed.

Skills

Knife skills

Communication

Reliability

Food safety

Job description

We're looking for a line cook to own a station on our line and hold it through service. You'll prep, cook, and plate to spec, keep your station clean and stocked, and communicate with the rest of the line so tickets go out hot, correct, and on time.

What you'll do

• Set up, stock, and break down your assigned station each shift
• Execute dishes to recipe and plating standards, consistently and at speed
• Complete daily prep lists and label, date, and rotate product (FIFO)
• Call and respond during service; work in sync with the expo and other stations
• Hold food safety and sanitation standards at all times, including proper holding temps and cooling procedures
• Keep equipment clean and report maintenance issues promptly
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries; check product quality and quantities
• Help control waste and portion costs
• Pitch in on other stations and with closing duties as needed

What we're looking for

• [1–2]+ years in a professional kitchen, or strong prep experience and a clear willingness to learn
• Solid knife skills and comfort with standard cooking methods (sauté, grill, fry, roast)
• Ability to work fast and stay organized under pressure without dropping quality
• Clear communicator who takes direction and gives it when needed
• Reliable and on time — you show up for your team
• Food handler's card [required / must be obtained within 30 days of hire]
• [Optional: Ability to read and follow recipes in English; conversational Spanish a plus]

Physical requirements

• Stand and walk for shifts of up to [8–10] hours
• Lift and carry up to [50] lbs
• Work in a kitchen environment with heat, steam, noise, and slippery floors
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand motion