Line Cook - Fast-Paced, Guest-Focused Kitchen

Bandana's-Bar--b--; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bandana's Bar-B-Que in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking team members for back-of-house roles. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow health and safety rules, and maintain high personal hygiene. Applicants should read Basic English, communicate with management, and wear proper uniforms.

You will assist in food preparation, handle knives safely, and lift up to 70 pounds. Punctuality and teamwork are essential, with a commitment to consistent, quality service.

Qualifications

• Has the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment maintaining good working relationships with all employees.
• Possesses strong leadership skills and the ability to maintain the willing cooperation of other peers.
• Ability to read Basic English and communicate with management and other back-of-house employees.
• Follows company policies and procedures in handling, preparation, and serving of food items.
• Handles knives appropriately with a high degree of safety awareness.
• Ability to wear food-handling gloves and cutting glove.
• Ability to make independent decisions about food quality and food standards.
• Maintains a high level of personal hygiene and follows health department regulations set for back-of-house employees.
• Follows Health Department food handling regulations and other requirements.
• Wears proper uniform.
• Ability to stand in one place for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a slightly smoky environment
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance onto a utility cart.
• Ability to communicate with front-of-house staff
• Ability to be on time for scheduled shift

Responsibilities

• Has the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment maintaining good working relationships with all employees.
• Possesses strong leadership skills and the ability to maintain the willing cooperation of other peers.
• Ability to read Basic English and communicate with management and other back-of-house employees.
• Follows company policies and procedures in handling, preparation, and serving of food items.
• Handles knives appropriately with a high degree of safety awareness.
• Ability to wear food-handling gloves and cutting glove.
• Ability to make independent decisions about food quality and food standards.
• Maintains a high level of personal hygiene and follows health department regulations set for back-of-house employees.
• Follows Health Department food handling regulations and other requirements.
• Wears proper uniform.
• Ability to stand in one place for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a slightly smoky environment
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance onto a utility cart.
• Ability to communicate with front-of-house staff
• Ability to be on time for scheduled shift

Skills

Leadership skills

Basic English

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication with management

Job description

Bandana's Bar-B-Que in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking team members for back-of-house roles. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow health and safety rules, and maintain high personal hygiene. Applicants should read Basic English, communicate with management, and wear proper uniforms.

You will assist in food preparation, handle knives safely, and lift up to 70 pounds. Punctuality and teamwork are essential, with a commitment to consistent, quality service.