Line Cook — Early Shift, Kind Kitchen, Great Benefits

HomeGrown Kitchen; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Medical insurance (full-time)

Job summary

HomeGrown in Rogers, AR is hiring a Line Cook to manage prep work and operate a cook’s station in our high-volume, scratch kitchen. You will learn recipes, maintain product quality, and ensure timely, consistent plating for diners.

As a member of the Kitchen Team, you will be cross-trained across departments, uphold safety standards, and help with dishes and prep when needed in a collaborative environment built on kindness and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to follow recipes exactly as written
• Ability to work fast, safe, efficient, and accurately for periods of up to 10 hours per day
• Attention to detail
• Able to work efficiently and communicate effectively in a high stress, fast paced environment
• Willingness to help with dishes, prep cook responsibilities, and assist other stations on the line as needed
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment
• Mobility required during the entire shift
• Ability to transport cases up to 50 pounds as many as 20 times per day
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks at one time at a fast pace for consecutive hours, daily

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to HomeGrown's Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (60%*).
• Complete all assigned prep work, following recipes exactly as written (15%*).
• Set up workstation (5%*).
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

Job description

HomeGrown in Rogers, AR is hiring a Line Cook to manage prep work and operate a cook’s station in our high-volume, scratch kitchen. You will learn recipes, maintain product quality, and ensure timely, consistent plating for diners.

As a member of the Kitchen Team, you will be cross-trained across departments, uphold safety standards, and help with dishes and prep when needed in a collaborative environment built on kindness and strong teamwork.