Line Cook

The Original Pancake House; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly tip program

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Original Pancake House in Gig Harbor, WA is seeking a dependable Line Cook who takes pride in great food and teamwork. You will work with a team that values quality, consistency, speed, cleanliness, and collaboration.

We offer a competitive hourly rate plus tips and benefits including 401(k) and matching, health and dental insurance, and ongoing training and development. Early-morning availability is important to our kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and willing to help wherever needed.
• Follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teammates and managers.
• Comfortable working with knives, grills, ovens, fryers and other equipment.
• Learn and continue developing your kitchen skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Maintain proper portion, appearance, flavor and presentation.
• Work efficiently during busy service while upholding quality.
• Follow food safety procedures and proper temperatures.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Communicate with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly.
• Identify shortages and communicate quality concerns or delays.
• Maintain inventory levels and flag low-stock items.
• Ensure every dish meets standards before serving.
• Manage meals for guests with allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Keep station clean, organized, and stocked for service.
• Maintain equipment and work areas.
• Support teammates to create a positive kitchen environment.
• Jump in wherever needed to help the kitchen succeed.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Follow recipes

Communication

Multitasking

Knife & grill skills

Tools

Knives

Grills

Ovens

Fryers

Job description

Benefits

• Hourly tip program
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance

LINE COOK

Join Our Kitchen Team

We’re looking for a dependable, motivated Line Cook who takes pride in great food, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for every guest.

Competitive hourly rate plus TIPS

As a Line Cook, you’ll play an important role in bringing our menu to life. You’ll work alongside a team that values quality, consistency, speed, cleanliness, and—most importantly—working together.

Whether you’re an experienced cook or someone looking to grow your skills in a professional kitchen, we’re looking for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and take pride in their work.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Consistently prepare food with the proper portion, appearance, flavor, and presentation.
• Work efficiently and accurately during busy service periods while maintaining quality.
• Follow food safety procedures, including proper cooking, holding, cooling, and storage temperatures.
• Use kitchen equipment, knives, and tools safely and correctly.
• Communicate with the kitchen team and management to keep service running smoothly.
• Identify and communicate product shortages, food-quality concerns, or service delays.
• Help maintain appropriate inventory levels and communicate low-stock items.
• Ensure every dish leaving your station meets our standards before it reaches the guest.
• Follow proper procedures when preparing meals for guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Keep your station clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas throughout the shift.
• Support your teammates and contribute to a positive, respectful kitchen environment.
• Jump in wherever needed to help the entire kitchen succeed.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Take pride in preparing quality food.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Can stay focused and organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teammates and managers.
• Are dependable and willing to help wherever needed.
• Can multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
• Are comfortable working with knives, grills, ovens, fryers, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Are willing to learn and continue developing your kitchen skills.
• Have a positive attitude and understand that great service starts with a great team.

Schedule & Availability

Our kitchens operate early, so reliable early-morning availability is important.

• Flexible scheduling
• Early morning shifts
• Weekends
• Holidays
• Availability based on business needs

The Kitchen Environment

This is an active, hands-on position. Line Cooks spend much of their shift standing, moving, cooking, cleaning, and working closely with other team members.

The kitchen can be hot, cold, noisy, and busy, especially during peak service. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while safely navigating a busy kitchen.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Ability to safely move throughout a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely use knives and other kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work around varying temperatures, noise, and crowded work areas.

Why Join Our Team?

We believe a great kitchen starts with great people.

We’re looking for team members who want to learn, grow, contribute, and take pride in what they do. If you enjoy cooking, thrive in a team environment, and want to be part of a kitchen where your work matters, we’d love to meet you.

Bring your energy. Bring your work ethic. Bring your passion for great food.

Come be part of our team.