Line Cook - Perrin Brewing Company

Monster Brewing Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Monster Brewing Company is seeking a full-time kitchen team member to assist Chefs and Prep Cooks in preparing menu items and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. You will ensure recipes are followed, food quality is preserved, and stations are stocked and ready for service.

You will work with a team to coordinate timing, maintain sanitation, and support management during high-volume periods. A High School diploma or GED is required, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of culinary terms and kitchen safety.
• Strong interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to learn basic cooking, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to work quickly, independently, and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all menu items for guest consumption according to recipes and standards.
• Protects food quality and presentation standards.
• Sets up and stocks station at start of shift.
• Stocks ingredients at station at all times.
• Ensures items are prepared to proper temperatures.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Cooking basics

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Knives

Job description

Objective

This position is responsible for assisting the Chefs and/or Prep Cooks with any combination of duties to prepare customer menu items and to maintain the kitchen work areas in clean and organized condition ensuring smooth operation of the kitchen.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares all menu items for guest’s consumption with strict adherence to menu item recipes, specs and menu integrity while meeting all preparation standards and expectations.
• Supports brand by rigidly protecting food quality and presentation standards.
• Sets up and stocks station fully at start of shift.
• Stocks ingredients in station at all times.
• Determines that all items have been prepared to proper temperature.
• Manages temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Manages and maintains cleanliness and condition of all kitchen equipment.
• Supports and assists management and other line cooks during high volume business levels.
• Coordinatesproper timing of all menu items preparation with other line cooks while communicating with front line expeditor.
• Manages timing of food preparation for respective pantry, pizza, grill or fry stations.
• Assists in stocking of the cook line, freezers, coolers and shelves.
• Thoroughly cleans station and changes out of all pans and restock at end of shift.
• Completes assigned janitorial tasks at end of shift.
• Demonstrates teamwork while working respectfully with all team members.
• Communicates clearly while demonstrating willingness to help all team members.
• Provides safe workplace environment for all staff members.
• Provides harassment free workplace of all staff members.
• Protects consumer health with strict adherence to all sanitary and safe food handling mandates and practices

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of food items, culinary terms, kitchen equipment usage and knife safety.
• Skill in interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work all days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to learn basic cooking skills, safety and sanitation skills.
• Ability to work quickly, independently, and as a part of team

Physical & Mental Requirements

Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, in at times extreme environments, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations. Required to frequently lift and move 10 - 50 pounds. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls.

Position Snapshot

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Pay Type: Hourly

Supervisor: Chef on Duty

Manages Others: No

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED Required

Minimum Certification: Current food handler's permit

Minimum Experience: 1 Year

Age Requirement: 21 years or older

Required Travel: N/A

Driving Requirements: No

Tools & Equipment Used: Kitchen Equipment, Knives

Diversity Statement

Monster Brewing values a diverse and inclusive workplace and believes that a career in craft beer should be accessible to all people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to individuals of every race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as a result of evolving business needs.