Line Cook — Fresh, From-Scratch Kitchen

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive 401K with company match

Time off for most holidays

Job summary

A food service company in La Porte, Indiana is looking for a dedicated Line Cook. The role involves preparing fresh, high-quality meals while ensuring food safety and sanitation. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen and be passionate about creating from-scratch food. The job includes minimal late nights, time off for holidays, and benefits such as health insurance and a competitive 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service skills or related experience preferred.
• Experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Food safety handler certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prepare food and ingredients.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• Apportion and serve food to clients.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain a professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events.
• Help with unloading and storing raw ingredients.
• Communicate regularly with management.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Food handling techniques

Industry best practices

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

A food service company in La Porte, Indiana is looking for a dedicated Line Cook. The role involves preparing fresh, high-quality meals while ensuring food safety and sanitation. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen and be passionate about creating from-scratch food. The job includes minimal late nights, time off for holidays, and benefits such as health insurance and a competitive 401K plan.