Line Cook

Awlco; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Awlco in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team. This part-time position (20–35 hours per week) requires strong cooking skills and experience in fine dining. Responsibilities include preparing menu items, collaborating for timely service, maintaining kitchen safety, and assisting with menu planning. Join us to help shape the culinary identity of a local private social club that values creativity and community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Line Cook or similar culinary roles.
• Strong cooking and presentation skills focusing on quality.
• Experience in fine dining or catering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items with precision.
• Collaborate with the team for timely service.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Knife skills

Job description

We're looking for a skilled and passionate Line Cook to join our culinary team — playing a central role in delivering exceptional dining experiences that are scratch‑made, locally inspired, and crafted with consistency and care. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in food preparation and cooking, with experience in both fine dining and high‑volume service. Our kitchen isn't just a place of production — it's part of the heartbeat of our community. This is a part‑time, day‑shift role: 2pm–10pm, 20–35 hours per week, $16.50–$19.00 per hour, with employee discount.

Direct Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items with precision, following established recipes and standards.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation best practices.
• Contribute to menu planning and the development of new, creative dishes.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering as needed.
• Demonstrate proper knife skills and culinary techniques.
• Support training and development of new kitchen staff.
• Participate in catering events and special programming.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Line Cook or in comparable culinary roles.
• Strong cooking and presentation skills, with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Experience in fine dining or catering preferred.
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with seasonal ingredients and menu development a plus.
• Dietary knowledge or dietary aide experience beneficial.

Culture

This is more than a kitchen job — it's an opportunity to help shape the culinary identity of a private social club committed to creativity, community, and excellence. Here, your craft matters. We celebrate local sourcing, bold flavors, and the power of food to bring people together.