Line Cook

Corndance Tavern; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Corndance Tavern in Mishawaka, IN is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes for restaurant guests, maintaining high quality and presentation.

Ideal candidates have line cook experience and ServeSafe or Food Handler certifications, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include inspecting prep areas, ensuring food freshness, maintaining proper temperatures, and responding professionally to guest feedback.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to attain).
• Effective communication skills required.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary practices.
• Ensure freshness and rotate stock.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters for proper cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or judgment.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Line cook experience

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

ServeSafe certification

Food Handler Certification

Job description

MFG (Market Fresh Gourmet) is a growing multi-concept restaurant group, currently with 4 restaurant concepts located Mishawaka, IN. Corndance Tavern, Bourbon and Butcher, Evil Czech Brewery and Jesús Latin Grill & Tequila Bar.

Carnegie Library Special Events is our private event space seating up to 175 guests and is in the upper level of Jesús.

Our butcher shop provides locally sourced meats while our commissary kitchen produces house-made products for each of our restaurant locations.

With 4 different concepts in 3 locations, there is something for every personality!

Multi-unit & multi-concept management experience is a plus.

We are looking for an experienced Line Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure the freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of 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 must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours