Line Cook

JJ's Grill; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

JJ's Grill in Springdale, AR is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, ensuring quality and presentation for guests.

The role requires dedication to food safety, ability to work under pressure, and good communication with teammates. Candidates should be comfortable standing for long periods and able to lift 30+ lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook is preferred.
• Effective communication skills are required.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe practices.
• Check freshness and rotate stock to maintain quality.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temps for proper cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency.
• Follow prep lists to ensure consistency.

Skills

Restaurant cook experience

Effective communication

Lift 30+ lbs

Stand 8+ hours

Education

ServeSafe certification

Food Handlers certification

Job description

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.

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 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 correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Follow Prep Lists.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification (or must be willing to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours.