Line Cook – High-Volume Southern Kitchen

Yardbird Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird Las Vegas is seeking skilled Line Cooks to join our team, delivering Southern-inspired dishes with quality, flavor, and presentation.

You will maintain a clean workstation, adhere to food safety standards, and collaborate with a busy kitchen to meet service timelines. Preference for a culinary degree and a minimum of 2 years in high-volume or upscale kitchens; excellent communication and problem-solving skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high-volume or upscale kitchens.
• Culinary degree from accredited school or university.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Yardbird’s recipes, standards and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation during service.
• Ensure all food is fresh, properly stored, and prepared in compliance with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service.
• Follow portion controls and minimize waste to support food cost management.
• Assist in daily prep tasks, including chopping, marinating, and assembling ingredients.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and management to address any challenges.
• Uphold a positive attitude and contribute to a professional, team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Able to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' food orders
• Must be able to maintain tact and be cool under pressure
• Able to work flexible hours necessary including off hours, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Assist in monitoring inventory of prepared food items to keep waste down while managing 86’s.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Meet with Chefs to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to job performance.

Skills

Experience in high-volume kitchens

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Yardbird Las Vegas is seeking skilled Line Cooks to join our team, delivering Southern-inspired dishes with quality, flavor, and presentation.

You will maintain a clean workstation, adhere to food safety standards, and collaborate with a busy kitchen to meet service timelines. Preference for a culinary degree and a minimum of 2 years in high-volume or upscale kitchens; excellent communication and problem-solving skills are valued.