Line Cook: High-Volume Kitchen Pro

Copper-River-Grill-1; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper River Grill seeks a focused Line Cook to join our back-of-house team. You will prepare and cook delicious dishes, handle tickets, and maintain high standards in a lively, high-volume casual setting. Dietary safety and teamwork are essential as you ensure quality and speed during service.

Ideal candidates bring prior line cook experience, knowledge of station setups, and a passion for consistent execution in a hospitality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous line cooking or restaurant experience preferred, especially in high-volume casual settings.
• Knowledge of kitchen stations like grill, fry, sauté, or salad is a plus.
• Strong culinary execution skills with the ability to follow instructions clearly and professionally.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple food tickets efficiently during busy hours.
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and tracking ticket times accurately.
• Experience with recipe adherence, food rotation, and safe knife handling techniques is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food items following standard recipes with enthusiasm, ensuring consistent portion controls and quality.
• Read and execute guest food tickets accurately using kitchen display monitors or ticket rails.
• Utilize kitchen equipment efficiently while maintaining high standards of food safety, plate presentation, and ticket times.
• Manage station preparation by stocking necessary food items to enhance kitchen speed and sales.
• Set up, stock, and break down line stations accurately, handling food storage and organization duties.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, temperature logging, and safety procedures are always followed.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness at your station and across the kitchen to support smooth operations.

Skills

Line cook

High-volume cooking

Team player

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Grill

Fryer

Sauté station

Job description

Copper River Grill seeks a focused Line Cook to join our back-of-house team. You will prepare and cook delicious dishes, handle tickets, and maintain high standards in a lively, high-volume casual setting. Dietary safety and teamwork are essential as you ensure quality and speed during service.

Ideal candidates bring prior line cook experience, knowledge of station setups, and a passion for consistent execution in a hospitality-focused environment.