Line Cook

CAPSIZED BAR & GRILL LLC; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Capsized Bar & Grill LLC is seeking a dependable line cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook menu items to our recipes and standards, ensuring proper portions, plating, and timely service.

We value teamwork, clear communication, and adherence to food safety. This on-site role requires availability for nights and weekends, with opportunities for advancement and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift typical kitchen supplies.
• Reliable transportation and attendance.
• Availability for nights and weekends.
• Ability to follow direction from the Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Capsized recipes and standards.
• Follow proper portion sizes, cooking procedures, and plating standards.
• Work multiple tickets efficiently during busy service.
• Communicate with the Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef and other kitchen staff.
• Keep your station stocked, clean, and organized throughout the shift.
• Complete assigned prep before service.
• Follow proper food storage, labeling, dating, and FIFO procedures.
• Check food for proper doneness and quality before serving.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Help maintain clean fryers, grills, flat tops, coolers, prep areas, floors, and equipment.
• Properly store and rotate food at the end of each shift.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Notify the Lead Cook immediately if there is a food quality, equipment, prep, or inventory issue.
• Help other stations when needed instead of standing idle.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Reliability

Food safety basics

Works under pressure

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

We are looking for someone who moves with urgency, follows directions, works well with others, and takes pride in putting out consistent food. You do not need to be a chef, but you do need to care about doing things correctly every time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Capsized recipes and standards.
• Follow proper portion sizes, cooking procedures, and plating standards.
• Work multiple tickets efficiently during busy service.
• Communicate with the Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef and other kitchen staff.
• Keep your station stocked, clean, and organized throughout the shift.
• Complete assigned prep before service.
• Follow proper food storage, labeling, dating, and FIFO procedures.
• Check food for proper doneness and quality before serving.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Help maintain clean fryers, grills, flat tops, coolers, prep areas, floors, and equipment.
• Properly store and rotate food at the end of each shift.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Notify the Lead Cook immediately if there is a food quality, equipment, prep, or inventory issue.
• Help other stations when needed instead of standing idle.

What We Expect

• Show up on time and ready to work.
• Follow recipes and instructions exactly.
• Move with urgency during service.
• Do not send out food that is undercooked, overcooked, cold, or improperly prepared.
• Do not change recipes, portions, or cooking procedures without approval.
• Keep your station clean throughout the shift.
• Communicate when you are behind or need help.
• Accept coaching and corrections professionally.
• Work as part of a team.
• Take responsibility for mistakes and correct them immediately.
• Maintain the same standards whether ownership is in the kitchen or not.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift typical kitchen supplies.
• Reliable transportation and attendance.
• Availability for nights and weekends.
• Ability to follow direction from the Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What Success Looks Like

A successful line cook at Capsized is someone we can count on to come in prepared, keep their station organized, follow recipes, communicate during service, and consistently put out good food.

We want people who care about the quality of the food leaving the kitchen and who are willing to work together to keep ticket times moving.

If you are reliable, hardworking, coachable, and want to be part of a kitchen that is improving and growing, we want to hear from you.