Line Cook: Precision Prep in a Fast Kitchen

Patachou Inc; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Won’t Stop Hospitality is seeking a Line Cook to maintain consistency, quality, and safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients, and assist the kitchen team under the Kitchen Manager and BoH Shift Lead.

The ideal candidate possesses restaurant/kitchen experience, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, basic knife skills, and strong teamwork. This role requires standing, lifting, and long hours in a restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of food handling, sanitation, and prep procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes precisely.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Shift Lead.
• Wash, chop, measure, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and portion standards.
• Label, date, and properly store all prepared food items to ensure freshness and compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Follow company recipes and procedures with zero compromise on quality or safety.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized prep area and assist with dishwashing or line support as needed.
• Ensure proper rotation of stock (FIFO) to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
• Assist in receiving, unpacking, and storing deliveries in an organized manner.
• Work collaboratively with the BoH team to ensure timely completion of prep tasks and smooth shift transitions.
• Practice 'clean as you go' habits and complete assigned closing or side work duties.
• Uphold all company food safety, sanitation, and labeling policies.
• Other kitchen-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety practices

Knife skills

Teamwork

Follow recipes

Calm under pressure

Job description

Won’t Stop Hospitality is seeking a Line Cook to maintain consistency, quality, and safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients, and assist the kitchen team under the Kitchen Manager and BoH Shift Lead.

The ideal candidate possesses restaurant/kitchen experience, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, basic knife skills, and strong teamwork. This role requires standing, lifting, and long hours in a restaurant setting.