Line Cook

NEXDINE Hospitality; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company that prioritizes exceptional dining experiences. As a Line Cook, you'll play a key role in culinary excellence, preparing a variety of dishes while ensuring top-notch sanitation and customer satisfaction. This position offers a supportive environment where your skills will shine, and you'll have the opportunity to grow in your culinary career. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage, benefits, and a chance to work in a collaborative setting that values creativity and quality service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in food service required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods for regular service and special functions.
• Monitor sanitation practices and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with management.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Customer Service

Culinary Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Hourly Pay Rate : $20.00 per hour with an automatic $2.50 / hour shift differential for Saturdays and Sundays

Hours : 7:00 am - 3:00 pm or 10:30 am - 7:00 pm - No late nights!

Benefits : YES!

We provide our full-time team members with a generous compensation and benefits package, training, opportunities, and support. We offer resources, rewards, and incentives to our valued employees.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Many supplemental insurances
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay Frequency : Weekly - Direct Deposit

The Line Cook reports to the Chef Manager and is responsible for developing and executing culinary results to exceed customer expectations. The role may involve leading other cooks in service, production, and presentation standards, applying culinary techniques to food preparation, and assisting with final presentation and service of food.

The Line Cook will work the grill and assist the Chef with catering orders and other food prep work as needed.

Line Cook Responsibilities :

• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types on a regular basis and for special functions.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
• May lead cooks or other workers in food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation.
• Coordinate activities of employees engaged in food preparation.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to standards.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Collaborate with management to develop recipes or menus, considering seasonal availability and customer volume.
• Assist the Chef with demonstrating new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
• Assist the Chef with ordering, receiving, and inventory of products.
• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, food handling, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.
• Support culinary staff at various stations as directed.
• Provide excellent customer service, including being attentive, approachable, greeting, and thanking customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Line Cook Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ experience in food service

Preferred Education and Experience :

• ServSafe Certification

Who We Are :

NEXDINE Hospitality creates amazing experiences. Our family of brands provides trusted dining, hospitality, fitness center, and facility management services. We serve businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living communities, and hospitals nationwide. We prioritize our people to attract talented individuals, foster their passion and creativity, and deliver tailored, expertly managed programs for our clients. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic, emphasizing wellness, sustainability, and community. Learn more about what the NEXDINE Experience can mean for you and how you can experience exceptional service.