Line Cook (Seasonal)

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an innovative cinema where culinary excellence meets creativity! As a vital member of the kitchen crew, you'll play a key role in delivering delicious food while ensuring a fun and engaging atmosphere. With a focus on teamwork and high-quality ingredients, your contributions will enhance the guest experience in a lively environment. This position offers flexibility, competitive pay, and a chance to be part of a community that values diversity and collaboration. If you have a passion for food and a love for cinema, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free Movies

Free Food

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years in high-volume food production.
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food according to high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Compensation Range:

$18.29 - $23.00

Location:

4255 W COLFAX AVE, DENVER, Colorado, 80204

The Alamo Kitchen Crew, including line cooks and dishwashers, are the heartbeat of our theaters. As a teammate in the Alamo Kitchen, you’re responsible for food preparation, following our high standards and recipes. A successful line cook ensures everything is in order—from station prep to maintaining a clean kitchen. You’ll prepare our recipes and plate them for presentation, enhancing the guest experience.

As individual contributors who value teamwork, our Kitchen Crew teammates strive to deliver an excellent culinary experience daily, understanding their role within the larger team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fun workplace where you can be yourself and do great work!
• Free movies & food
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits for all full-time and part-time teammates

OUR MISSION:

To ensure every guest and teammate has an awesome experience and is excited to return.

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold standards of behavior as defined by the company's core values, code of conduct, and operational guidelines.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and follow all protocols to keep teams and guests healthy; be knowledgeable about all policies and procedures.
• Prepare food that looks and tastes delicious using high-quality ingredients.
• Organize and prepare guest food tickets based on operational processes, focusing on safety, quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Use tools such as measuring cups, scales, and other equipment as per protocols.
• Follow cleaning schedules, prep lists, station stocking guides, and other kitchen systems to control food waste, production, and quality.
• Communicate needs, concerns, and important points with teammates and managers regularly.
• Support food and beverage order delivery as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Schedule flexibility, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Active food handler certification as per state requirements.
• Being an cinephile is a plus!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfort working in a kitchen environment with equipment like ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, fryers, steamers, mixers, and knives; exposure to heat, steam, noise, and cleaning solutions.
• Operate in a busy, sometimes loud environment with caution.

OUR CORE VALUES:

DO THE RIGHT THING: We strive to be a force of good, standing up for our beliefs with kindness.
FOSTER COMMUNITY: We value diversity, respect, support, and community engagement.
BOLDLY GO: We seek new experiences, innovate, take risks, and learn from mistakes.
GIVE A SH!T: We obsess over details to create memorable guest experiences and take pride in our work.

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema