Line Cook

Tank Connection; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ember & Oak at Katy Golf Club in Parsons, Kansas, is seeking a Line Cook to execute station work to standard on every ticket in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will work with a chef on the line, following standardized recipes, maintaining mise en place, and adhering to HACCP protocols.

You will join a team dedicated to scratch cooking, local sourcing, and genuine hospitality in an upscale, casual setting, with opportunities to grow into lead roles over time.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to cook good food and be part of a team.
• Reliability; show up on time, ready to work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Knife proficiency and prep skills.
• Willingness to learn and be coached.
• Team-first attitude and professional demeanor.
• Experience on multiple stations (grill, sauté, fry, pantry) preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred.
• Banquet or event catering experience preferred.
• Passion for scratch cooking and traditional techniques.
• Desire to grow into a lead or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Execute your assigned station grill, saut, fry, or pantry to spec on every ticket.
• Follow our standardized recipes and techniques with precision; consistency is our standard.
• Maintain mise en place and station cleanliness throughout service.
• Complete daily prep assignments to recipe spec and required yield.
• Follow HACCP food safety protocols, temp logs, cooling logs, date labels, FIFO, etc.
• Communicate clearly with expo and fellow line cooks during service and under pressure.
• Participate in pre-service staff meal and team briefing.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties as assigned.
• Treat every protein, vegetable, and plate with respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Knife proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Full TimeManual Labor

Katy Golf Club Parsons, KS, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Hourly

About Us: Ember & Oak is a new chef-driven restaurant and event space opening at Katy Golf Club in Parsons, Kansas in August 2026. We are building something genuinely special for SE Kansas a scratch kitchen rooted in local sourcing, real technique, and genuine hospitality in an upscale, casual setting.

Our goal is to source as locally as possible supporting the farms, ranches, and producers right here in SE Kansas. We intend to make as much as we can, using real traditional cooking methods and genuine technique. Every plate that leaves this kitchen is made with intention, every day.

We seat 175 in a full-service dining room and event space, with a full bar program and year-round golf tournament and banquet catering. This is a real operation with real volume and we're building a team that’s serious about the craft.

Position Overview: As a Line Cook at Ember & Oak you will be responsible for executing your station to standard on every ticket, every service.

You’ll work a fully equipped professional kitchen with quality equipment, quality product, and a chef who works the line beside you.

Line Cook Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute your assigned station grill, saut, fry, or pantry to spec on every ticket
• Follow our standardized recipes and techniques with precision consistency is our standard, not the exception
• Maintain mise en place and station cleanliness throughout service
• Complete daily prep assignments to recipe spec and required yield
• Follow all HACCP food safety protocols temp logs, cooling logs, date labels, FIFO, etc
• Communicate clearly with expo and fellow line cooks during service and ability to work under pressure
• Participate in pre-service staff meal and team briefing
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties as assigned
• Treat every protein, every vegetable, and every plate with respect
• Other duties as assigned.

Line Cook Education And Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• A genuine desire to cook good food and be part of a team
• Reliability if you’re scheduled, you show up on time, ready to work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Knife proficiency and prep skills comfort and safety with a knife is strongly preferred
• A willingness to learn and be coached
• A team-first attitude and professional demeanor

NICE TO HAVE

• Professional kitchen experience (strongly preferred but not required)
• Experience on multiple stations grill, saut, fry, or pantry
• ServSafe Food Handler certification
• Banquet or event catering experience
• Passion for scratch cooking and traditional techniques
• Desire to grow into a lead or supervisory role over time

Line Cook Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of Line Cook, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods o