Line Cook

Tribute Eatery & Bar; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance (50% premiums)

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Dining discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Tribute Eatery & Bar in Coralville, IA is hiring Line Cooks to join our kitchen team. We’re looking for dependable people who enjoy working in a busy restaurant kitchen and take pride in preparing quality food.

Our kitchen team supports daily prep, station setup, and cooking menu items during service. We offer PTO, health/dental options, 401(k), and dining discounts. This on-site role requires reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen and follow recipes.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and recipes needed for daily service.
• Set up and stock your station with food, supplies, and equipment.
• Cook menu items using grills, fryers, sauté stations, broilers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and established quality standards.
• Maintain consistent food preparation throughout service.
• Properly label, rotate, store, and handle food.
• Keep kitchen stations, equipment, and surrounding work areas clean and organized.
• Complete assigned cleaning, stocking, inventory, and food storage tasks
• Communicate with kitchen leaders and teammates throughout the shift.
• Support prep and line operations based on the needs of the kitchen.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Communication

Food prep

Job description

Tribute Eatery & Bar in Coralville, IA is hiring Line Cooks to join our kitchen team.

We’re looking for dependable people who enjoy working in a busy restaurant kitchen and take pride in preparing quality food. Our kitchen team supports everything from daily prep and station setup to cooking menu items during service.

Tribute Eatery & Bar is a neighborhood restaurant serving elevated comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and memorable dining experiences. Our kitchen team works together to prepare quality food, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and keep service running smoothly.

Pay

$15 - $22 per hour based on experience.

Schedule & Availability

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts may be available
• Weekend availability is preferred
• Scheduling is based on restaurant needs and individual availability

Full-Time Benefits

Employees averaging 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for:

• Paid Time Off beginning at two weeks annually, with additional PTO opportunities based on tenure
• Medical insurance options with Tribute Eatery & Bar covering 50% of employee premiums
• Dental and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match for eligible employees

Benefits for All Team Members

• 25% dining discount for you and up to seven guests
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free counseling sessions
• Craft Concepts restaurant discounts throughout Iowa, Omaha, Kansas City, and Missouri
• Employee appreciation events and team celebrations

What You’ll Do

• Prepare ingredients and recipes needed for daily service
• Set up and stock your station with food, supplies, and equipment
• Cook menu items using grills, fryers, sauté stations, broilers, and other kitchen equipment
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and established quality standards
• Maintain consistent food preparation throughout service
• Properly label, rotate, store, and handle food
• Keep kitchen stations, equipment, and surrounding work areas clean and organized
• Complete assigned cleaning, stocking, inventory, and food storage tasks
• Communicate with kitchen leaders and teammates throughout the shift
• Support prep and line operations based on the needs of the kitchen
• Complete other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous restaurant kitchen, prep cook, or line cook experience is preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen
• Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to stand and move throughout the kitchen for extended periods
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Tribute Eatery & Bar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.