Line Cook (HOH)

Chook; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chook on Birch is seeking a Line Cook to prepare the menu to Chook's service standards. You will manage the station workflow, maintain cleanliness, and ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests. You may train across multiple stations including Hot Apps, Salads and Rotisserie.

Hours vary with full-time (30–40 hours/week) or part-time (15–29 hours/week). Hourly pay starts at $19.29/hour with a tip pool; current averages are $24–$25/hour.

Qualifications

• Availability for mornings, days, weekends and evenings with a flexible schedule.
• Respect for Chook standards of service.
• Willingness to train across multiple stations including Hot Apps, Salads and Rotisserie.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and guests in a friendly manner.
• Prepare food to Chook standards of service.
• Report food waste to restaurant management.
• Maintain a clean workstation and restaurant while on shift.
• Perform pre-shift and end-of-shift side work with attention to detail.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to food safety regulations at all times.
• Fill in any role as needed during a shift.
• Ask questions or for help when necessary.
• Follow all safety procedures and health codes.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Line Cook
Job will be posted for 10 days from 8/31/2026

Our Chook on Birch location is looking for a Line Cook.

The Line Cook is required to prepare the menu to the standards of service at Chook. They are responsible for the station’s workflow, cleanliness and timeless of preparation so all guests receive their food on time. They will also oversee the cooking and preparation process from start to finish to determine how much time is need to properly complete each item. Line Cooks will be trained on multiple stations, Hot Apps, Salads and Rotisserie.

Chook has made a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Reports to: Restaurant Management

Full-Time (30 to 40 hours/week) or Part-Time (15 to 29 hours/week)

Hourly : minimum of $20/hour – which is a combination of base hourly pay ($19.29 /hr) and tip pool percentage.

Our current hourly rate is averaging $24-$25/Hour

Availability: Must be able to work mornings, days, weekends, and evenings with a flexible schedule that may change often. Potential staff will need to communicate school, other work, and all other special schedule requests prior to the beginning of employment.

We encourage all applicants to apply to their local shop to help engage with the community. We also encourage our employees to use public transportation, bikes, and/or walk whenever possible.

Performance Expectations of Line Cook:

• Acts as a representative for Chook by greeting all staff and guests in a friendly manner.
• Correctly prepares food with Chooks standards of service.
• Reports food waste to restaurant management.
• Maintains a clean workstation and restaurant while on shift.
• Performs pre-shift side work duties, running side work throughout shift, and closing or end of shift side work with attention and care.
• Knows how to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adheres to food safety regulations at all times.
• Fills in any role that may be needed during a shift.
• Appropriately asks questions when necessary.
• Appropriately asks for help when necessary.
• Follows all safety procedures at Chook.
• Follows all health code and proper food handling standards.
• Arrives on time for all shifts in a clean uniform with good personal hygiene.

Successful Applicants will exhibit:

• Strong personal organization skills.
• An enjoyment for working with other positive people on a team.
• Ability to find fun where it’s not easily seen.
• Enjoy helping and serving other people.
• Have the ability to recognize others needs prior to being told.
• Have a passion for food, sustainability, people, and community.
• Display a punctual and organized work ethic.
• Take pride in their work.
• Enjoy a challenge.
• Have a desire to grow personally and professionally.
• Clear communication skills.