Line Cook

Water Grill Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Sick leave per regulations

RTD bus pass

Free Family Meal

Tenure incentive

Teamwork / Flexible Hours

Education Reimbursement

Generous Dining Discount

Exposure to new kitchen techniques

Job summary

Water Grill Denver is hiring line cooks to efficiently prepare seafood dishes and maintain high quality across grill, sauté, pantry, and sushi stations. You will be trained in our kitchen standards, follow ticketed orders, and ensure timely, consistent plating.

Highlights include a competitive hourly rate, sick leave per regulations, a bus pass perk, a free family meal, cross-training opportunities, and dining discounts, all within a collaborative service environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience as a restaurant cook or line cook.
• Able to read and comprehend menu items and tickets.
• Knowledge of standard cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for service according to recipes and standards.
• Assist in opening/closing duties and maintain station cleanliness.
• Cook across grill, sauté, pantry, and sushi stations as needed.
• Communicate with Chef and Sous Chef about shortages or issues.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Order comprehension

English communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The cook positions are one of the most important positions we have in executing every ticket with consistency, timeliness, recipe adherence, and quality control to ensure that every guest has a memorable meal. As a line cook, you will be executing multiple tickets throughout the shift with focus on preparation, plate presentation, and timeliness.

We keep it reel! This is what we bring to the table:

• Competitive Hourly rate ($20-$26/hour)
• Qualifying sick leave according to state/city regulations
• An RTD bus pass for unlimited rides!
• Free “Family Meal” on your working shift,
• Tenure incentive Cross training opportunities
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Exposure to new kitchen techniques

Once hired, you will be trained in a line cook position ( Grill, Sauté, Pantry, Sushi) and tested in your station to ensure capability and knowledge of the recipes, procedures, and quality components. You will be trained in our kitchen standards and you will contribute in a team service environment. You will be responsible for following all company standards and guidelines, and performs opening, on-going, and closing side-work duties.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age
• High School graduate
• 1 year of experience as a restaurant cook
• Food Handlers Card
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbally in English with management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques which are required to prepare restaurant menu items
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of food serving and preparation equipment
• Ability to comprehend food orders

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare necessary food items for meal period and next service
• Complete opening/closing duties as assigned
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas
• Cook for scheduled meal period
• Alert Chef or Sous Chef to any deficiencies of food items
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities
• Follow supervisor’s instructions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Water Grill

Devoted to quality and inspired by the season, Water Grill is a seafood destination and signature experience for Guests to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep selection of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that frequently changes.

Since 1989, Water Grill has delivered remarkable experiences through an unwavering devotion to seafood and service. The visually captivating space features a Guest-facing raw bar and saltwater tanks showcasing live spiny lobsters and king crabs, adding photo-worthy opportunities to the straight-from-the-water culinary experience. Crewmembers are completely dedicated to being knowledgeable stewards of the ocean and delivering an elevated dining experience.