Line Cook Blockhead Beerworks La Porte

Razzle Dazzle Hospitality; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% company-paid health, dental & vision for full-time members

Health Savings Account eligible health plans with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) for all team members

401(k) benefits with company matching

Industry-leading parental leave benefits

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality group is opening a new location in La Porte and is seeking skilled Line Cooks to join their team. The role requires executing precise recipes and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates have at least one year of line experience and strong knife skills. The company offers competitive pay between $16 and $22 an hour, along with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff. If you enjoy a structured and professional kitchen atmosphere, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year line experience preferred.
• Food safety knowledge is essential.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items exactly to recipe and plating standards.
• Maintain tight station organization.
• Work clean, fast, and efficient under pressure.
• Communicate clearly with expo and teammates.

Skills

Strong knife skills

Consistency under pressure

Dependability

Ability to handle high-volume service

Clean stations and tight mise

Being coachable

Job description

We’re Expanding — And You Could Be Part of It

Blockhead Beerworks is opening our second location in the heart of downtown La Porte, and we’re looking for serious Line Cooks to help build this kitchen from the ground up.

You’ll start training at our original Valparaiso location and be part of the opening squad that brings La Porte to life.

Heads-up: Ideally, you’re local to La Porte and cool with the Valpo commute during training.

What We’re All About

Blockhead is bold Asian + American flavors, house-brewed beer, craft cocktails, mocktails, and a vibe people don’t forget.

We don’t just ‘cook food.’

We execute plates that make people stop talking mid-sentence.

The kitchen is the engine. The line is the heartbeat.

What It’s Like to Work Here

High standards. Fast pace. Team-first.

We’re part of the Tomato Bar family — which means:

• No egos
• Strong systems
• Leadership that actually leads
• A crew that has each other’s backs

Yes, it’s busy.

Yes, it’s intense.

Yes, it’s a blast when it’s humming.

Who We’re Looking For

You vibe with:

• Clean stations and tight mise
• Moving with urgency
• Taking pride in your plates
• Being coachable
• Holding the standard even when it’s slammed

If you like organized chaos and the sound of tickets printing doesn’t scare you — you’ll fit right in.

Perks & Pay

$16 – $22 per hour based on experience and skill level

✨ 75% company-paid health, dental & vision to full-time team members

✨ Health Savings Account eligible health plans with company matching

✨ Paid Time Off (PTO) to ALL team members

✨ Sick time to full-time members

✨ 401(k) benefits w/ company matching

✨ Industry-leading parental leave benefits

✨ Flexible team culture built on trust and mutual respect

If you want a kitchen job that challenges you, sharpens your skills, and gives you room to grow, Blockhead La Porte is calling.

The Role

Line Cooks at Blockhead don’t just follow tickets, you execute with precision.

You’ll be responsible for turning prep into polished plates that hit the window fast, hot, and exactly to spec.

This is a team sport. We win together. We move together. We protect the standard together.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Execute menu items exactly to recipe and plating standards
• Maintain tight station organization (mise matters)
• Work clean, fast, and efficient under pressure
• Communicate clearly with expo and teammates
• Restock and manage pars during service
• Support teammates when they’re in the weeds
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Complete side work and station breakdown properly

What Makes This Job Different

We don’t run a chaotic, scream-at-each-other kitchen.

We run a structured, professional kitchen that still has personality.

We believe in:

• Clear expectations
• Growth paths (Prep → Line → Leadership)
• Skill-based raises
• Promoting from within

If you want to level up, we’ll show you how.

✅ What You’ll Need

• 1+ year line experience preferred
• Strong knife skills
• Ability to handle high-volume service
• Consistency under pressure
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs
• Food safety knowledge
• Dependability (your team relies on you)
• A no-ego team mindset

Bonus Traits

• You like being in the weeds
• You take pride in perfect plates
• You’re calm when others aren’t
• You want to move into leadership someday
• You care about quality, not just speed

Blockhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status