Line Cook

Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksons Food Stores, Inc. in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a dependable Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare high-quality food following recipes, keep a clean, safe workspace, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are team players with a passion for cooking, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and prior kitchen experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to store recipes.
• Prepare food quickly and in a safe manner.
• Follow all food safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Stock and prep ingredients for daily use.
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and organized.
• Communicate with team members to ensure smooth service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Store 350, Store 350, Spokane Valley, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Line Cook to join our kitchen team. The Line Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food in a fast-paced environment, following recipes, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and ensuring timely and accurate food service. Ideal candidates are team players with a passion for cooking, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Some of what you’ll do as a Line Cook:

• Prepare and cook food according to store recipes
• Prepare food quickly and in a safe manner.
• Follow all food safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Stock and prep ingredients for daily use.
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and organized.
• Communicate with team members to ensure smooth service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Embrace change with minimal disruption, learn quickly, and adjust approach to achieve results.
• Clearly conveys ideas, listens actively, and fosters respectful, constructive interactions.
• Anticipate and meet customer needs with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Exhibit reliable, punctual, and follows through on commitments with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Demonstrate relevant expertise, apply best practices, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Lead by example, empower others, adapt to diverse needs, and drive inclusive growth.
• Efficiently prioritize, organize, and complete tasks while driving continuous improvement.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and follows procedures to ensure health and safety for all.
• Demonstrate commitment to the customer and team-oriented management.

Physical Environment:

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Lift up to 40 pounds. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
• Ability to stand for most of shift with repetitive motions including bending, twisting, and moving quickly during busy hours. Must be comfortable working in a warm kitchen.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Jacksons is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure that applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Store 350, Store 350, Spokane Valley, Washington, United States of America