Line Cook

Mfgrestaurants; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Meal Discounts

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

A multi-concept restaurant group in Mishawaka is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring food quality and safety. Responsibilities include managing food preparation areas, cooking to temperature, and responding to guest feedback with professionalism. Benefits include health insurance, meal discounts at all locations, and paid time off. This role is perfect for someone passionate about quality food and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• Willingness to obtain food handling certification.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safety.
• Ensure freshness of food by tracking inventory.
• Store and cook food at correct temperatures.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback promptly.

Skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Passion for quality food

Response to guest feedback

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

About MFG

MFG (Market Fresh Gourmet) is a growing multi‑concept restaurant group with four concepts in Mishawaka, IN: Corndance Tavern, Bourbon & Butcher, Evil Czech Brewery, and Jesús Latin Grill & Tequila Bar. We operate a private event space, a locally sourced butcher shop, and a commissary kitchen that produces house‑made products for all locations.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Line Cook to prepare and cook a variety of dishes for restaurant guests at any of our locations. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality food, manages multiple priorities, contributes to a friendly team atmosphere, and holds (or is willing to obtain) ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food‑handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking quality, tracking inventory, and rotating stock.
• Store and cook food at correct temperatures by regulating ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and work standing for 8+ hours.
Benefits

Employee Meal Discounts: 35% off at all MFG locations (excluding private events); alcohol at full price.

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 60 days of employment.

PTO: 5 paid days per year, increasing 1 day per year; full‑time employees eligible for 1 week vacation after 24 months.

Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Independence Day, Superbowl Sunday, and sometimes New Year’s Day.

401(k) match up to 5% of your salary after 12 months of employment.