Line Cook: Fast-Paced Prep & Growth Path

The Walker Group; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Walker Group is seeking a Line Cook to join its kitchen team. You will prepare and cook menu items to the restaurant’s standards, ensuring presentation and quality while following recipes and portion controls.

In a fast-paced environment, you’ll monitor temperatures, manage inventory alerts for low stock, and collaborate with staff to maintain health and safety guidelines, while supporting the kitchen’s efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.

Skills

Menu prep

Flexible shifts

Knife skills

Written & oral instructions

Multitasking

Stamina

Job description

The Walker Group is seeking a Line Cook to join its kitchen team. You will prepare and cook menu items to the restaurant’s standards, ensuring presentation and quality while following recipes and portion controls.

In a fast-paced environment, you’ll monitor temperatures, manage inventory alerts for low stock, and collaborate with staff to maintain health and safety guidelines, while supporting the kitchen’s efficient operation.