Line Cook: Hearty Diner Classics, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Black Bear Diner; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Bear Diner is seeking a Line Cook/Prep Cook to work in the kitchen and prepare high-quality meals. You will plate and finish dishes to standard, follow food-safety procedures, and help maintain clean workstations. You may assist with prep during slower periods and perform closing duties as required.

Responsibilities include portioning, stocking line items, and collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualities of a Great Prep Cook: Patience, Good Sense of Humor, Enthusiastic, Ability to remain calm under pressure, Ability to multi-task, must work in hot/noisy/congested environments.
• Knowledge / Technical Expertise: Consistently prepare, cook, plate and finish all food items according to Black Bear Diner procedures and standards.
• Comply with all food safety requirements such as checking and maintaining temperature, dating and labeling products, rotating products so that oldest is used first.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, burners, ovens and refrigeration equipment.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Complete side work for station and shift.
• Close the kitchen correctly. Follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing stations and the kitchen.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager-on-duty.
• Other Duties as assigned
• Appearance / Uniform: Complies with all company standards related to appearance and uniform standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, plate and finish all food items according to Black Bear Diner procedures and standards.
• Comply with food safety requirements including temperature checks, dating/labeling, and rotation of products.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food at line stations for smooth service.
• Portion food items according to standard sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation across equipment and surfaces.
• Assist in food prep during off-peak periods and complete side work for shift.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow closing checklists; assist others in closing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Patience

Good Sense of Humor

Enthusiastic

Calm under pressure

Multi-tasking

Communication

Job description

Black Bear Diner is seeking a Line Cook/Prep Cook to work in the kitchen and prepare high-quality meals. You will plate and finish dishes to standard, follow food-safety procedures, and help maintain clean workstations. You may assist with prep during slower periods and perform closing duties as required.

Responsibilities include portioning, stocking line items, and collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.