Multi-Station Line Cook — High-Volume Kitchen

Baggerstown; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baggerstown is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality food safely, accurately, consistently, and efficiently according to our recipes, standards, and ticket requirements. Cooks may be trained across multiple stations and contribute to a smooth, guest-focused kitchen operation.

During busy service, you will maintain quality and food-safety, work with teammates, read tickets, and follow procedures for proper handling, temperatures, labeling, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or restaurant experience preferred but not required for entry-level positions who demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn.
• Basic understanding of food preparation and sanitation preferred.
• Ability to read tickets and follow recipes and instructions.
• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work multiple kitchen stations.
• Dependable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to established recipes, portions, presentation standards, and guest modifications.
• Read and execute food tickets accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate with other kitchen stations to ensure orders are completed together.
• Complete daily prep according to assigned prep lists and anticipated business levels.
• Properly operate kitchen equipment associated with assigned stations.
• Follow proper food handling, cooking, holding, cooling, reheating, and storage procedures.
• Monitor food temperatures as required.
• Prevent cross-contamination and follow allergen-handling procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary workstations, equipment, utensils, and food-preparation areas.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products.
• Follow FIFO and other approved inventory-rotation practices.
• Complete food preparation and stocking responsibilities before and during service.
• Minimize food waste and immediately report quality or inventory concerns.
• Assist with receiving and properly storing deliveries when assigned.
• Communicate shortages, equipment problems, and food-safety concerns to management.
• Assist other kitchen positions during high-volume periods.
• Complete opening and closing responsibilities.
• Follow all health department, food-safety, sanitation, workplace-safety, and Baggerstown requirements.
• Participate in required meetings, training programs, and ongoing cross-training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Reading tickets

Multitasking

Punctuality

Job description

Baggerstown is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality food safely, accurately, consistently, and efficiently according to our recipes, standards, and ticket requirements. Cooks may be trained across multiple stations and contribute to a smooth, guest-focused kitchen operation.

During busy service, you will maintain quality and food-safety, work with teammates, read tickets, and follow procedures for proper handling, temperatures, labeling, and inventory.