Line Cook | Southern Tier - Cleveland, OH

Southern Tier Brewing Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Referral program

Flexible schedules

Product discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southern Tier Brewing Company in Cleveland is seeking a Line Cook to accurately prepare food at assigned stations and uphold quality standards. Reports to the Executive Chef or Manager on Duty, with starting pay at $18 per hour.

Responsibilities include following recipes, leading station setup, and maintaining cleanliness and safety while preparing menu items to order. The role requires teamwork and the ability to thrive in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a prep/line cook preferred.
• Basic sanitation knowledge and workplace safety sense.
• Understanding of food handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work in a high-paced, team-based kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal ingredients following a recipe and line builds as directed.
• Lead station setup with focus on proper cooking, plating, and timing.
• Prepare menu items to order and maintain quality and flavor profiles.
• Support post-shift duties and ensure cleanliness and organization.
• Label and store food, manage time-temperature logs per procedures.
• Follow opening/closing duties and ensure presentation quality.
• Assist with unloading, inspection, and storage of ingredients.
• Support planning and execution of private events with high-quality service.

Skills

Line Cook

Food Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, tweaking, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

Who We Are & What We Offer

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

• Competitive Compensation
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedules & Ample Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

What We Do

At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. That idea—and our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments—led us to team up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures back in 2014. Since then, our brewers have been able to focus on what they do best, while Southern Tier has reached more craft beer fans in new places. Beyond that, sharing resources like marketing, administration, and accounting has created valuable business efficiencies. Access to carefully selected ingredients and the collaborative opportunities that come with scaling have made the Southern Tier-ABV partnership a true match made in craft beer heaven.

Line Cook

The Line Cook will accurately and efficiently handle and prepare food products and dishes at assigned stations.

Reports to: Executive Chef or Manager on Duty

Pay: The starting pay rate for this position is $18 per hour. Pay may be adjusted based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare meal ingredients following a recipe and line builds, and as directed by the Executive Chef, or manager on duty.
• Lead station set up while focusing on proper cooking procedures, plating and presentation, flavor, temperature, and ticket time.
• Independently prepare all menu items to order, receiving feedback on line builds, cooking procedures, and plating accuracy.
• Execute meal preparation for quality control, including self-assessment and Chef evaluation on build accuracy, cooking methods, and flavor profile.
• Oversee post-shift duties, including cleaning, stocking, and checkout procedures, while incorporating feedback as needed.
• Properly label and store food, while managing time-temperature logs according to taproom procedures and health code.
• Follow all opening and closing duties as outlined in ABV guides.
• Inspect dishes for presentation, accuracy, and quality before they are sent to the expo window.
• Complete assigned prep work as assigned by management.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assist with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of private events, ensuring high-quality service and presentation for guests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a prep/line cook preferred.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in high volume and pressure environments.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be capable of working with knives/sharp objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.