Line Cook — Learn & Grow in Hospitality

Carlos O'Kelly's; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join Carlos O’Kelly’s family. You’ll handle prep, cook stations, and ensure plate quality and timely service.

You’ll learn recipes, standards, and cross-train across kitchen roles while contributing to a fun, generous team culture. This full-time role is based in Hutchinson, KS, with opportunity to grow in hospitality and leadership.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Carlos O’Kelly’s Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*).
• Complete all assigned prep work (15%*).
• Set up workstation according to station diagram (15%*).
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Reading and verbal communication

Mobility

Team interaction

Safety awareness

Education

Reading, writing and verbal communication skills

Tools

Knives & slicing equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join Carlos O’Kelly’s family. You’ll handle prep, cook stations, and ensure plate quality and timely service.

You’ll learn recipes, standards, and cross-train across kitchen roles while contributing to a fun, generous team culture. This full-time role is based in Hutchinson, KS, with opportunity to grow in hospitality and leadership.