Line Cook - Overland Restaurant & Pub

Local Food Group; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Food Group in Gardnerville, NV is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join the kitchen at Overland Restaurant & Pub. You will prepare quality dishes and work as part of a busy Back of House team.

The successful candidate will have restaurant cook experience, ServeSafe certification (or willingness to obtain), and the ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand 8+ hours. Availability nights, weekends, and holidays is a must.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe certification (or willingness to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary handling.
• Maintain freshness by checking quality and rotating stock.
• Ensure items are prepared to recipes and restaurant quality standards.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and front-of-house to maintain a positive workplace.

Skills

Previous restaurant cook experience

ServeSafe certification

Effective communication

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to stand 8+ hours

Night/weekend/holiday flexibility

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Overland Restaurant & Pub – Gardnerville, NV 89410 – Line Cook.

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You must be passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through perfectly executed, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you will manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere.

The Back of House team is just as vital to the execution of service as the rest of the team. They are the engine that drives the restaurant. They must be dedicated to improving their craft daily. They will take just as much care into plating the first dish of service as they will to plating the last dish of service. Their goal is to make sure that every dish being delivered to a guest is just as immaculate as the last time they joined us and the next time that they will join us. Their goal is nothing less than the pursuit of consistent perfection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food‑handling practices.
• Maintain freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, storing items at the proper temperature and rotating stock.
• Ensure all food items are accurately and consistently prepared according to recipes, up to restaurant quality standards, and served in a timely manner.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, other cooks, and front‑of‑house team to maintain a positive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to attain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8+hours.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.