Line Cook II: Fast-Paced Kitchen Leader & Mentor

Puttery; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Puttery in Kansas City is seeking a Line Cook II to deliver precise, high-quality menu items in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will lead station operations, uphold recipes, and maintain sanitation standards.

As a station leader, you’ll train junior cooks, manage timing, and ensure FIFO inventory. Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays in a lively hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume hospitality setting.
• Ability to work multiple stations efficiently.
• Strong cooking techniques, equipment knowledge, and food safety standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Safe Food Handler certification or ability to obtain.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Oversee assigned stations during service, ensuring quality and timing.
• Monitor portion control, plating standards, and ticket times.
• Ensure ingredients are prepped, labeled, dated, and stored properly.
• Maintain organized and fully stocked stations throughout service.
• Assist with training and mentoring new line cooks and kitchen team members.
• Provide guidance during high-volume shifts to maintain smooth kitchen flow.
• Identify and communicate shortages, equipment issues, or quality concerns promptly.
• Maintain strict adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Ensure proper rotation of inventory (FIFO).
• Keep work areas clean and organized during shifts.
• Participate in daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.
• Assist with prep production as needed.
• Support inventory organization and basic product tracking.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by kitchen management.

Skills

Culinary experience

Multistation proficiency

Cooking techniques

Leadership by example

Safe Food Handler

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Puttery in Kansas City is seeking a Line Cook II to deliver precise, high-quality menu items in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will lead station operations, uphold recipes, and maintain sanitation standards.

As a station leader, you’ll train junior cooks, manage timing, and ensure FIFO inventory. Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays in a lively hospitality environment.