Part-Time Line Cook

StaffedUp; University City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shifts

Discounted meals during shifts

Off Sundays and Mondays

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

StaffedUp is seeking a Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen where precision, teamwork, and timing matter. You’ll prepare and plate menu items, maintain a clean, well-stocked station, and support the dining room with clear communication.

We require weekend availability and experience in a professional kitchen. Expect competitive pay, strong knife skills, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team committed to top-notch food quality.

Qualifications

• Must be available on weekends.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and working knowledge of a variety of cooking methods and equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and follow directions precisely.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Ensure all dishes meet presentation, portion, and quality standards.
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, keeping health standards top of mind.
• Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
• Stay calm and efficient during high-volume shifts and work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Knife skills

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Cooking equipment knowledge

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where precision, teamwork, and timing matter? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Line Cook to help deliver consistently great food and keep the kitchen running smoothly. If you take pride in your work, love being part of a tight-knit team, and are passionate about quality, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and cook menu items with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail


• Ensure all dishes meet presentation, portion, and quality standards


• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation


• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, keeping health standards top of mind


• Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed


• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service


• Stay calm and efficient during high-volume shifts and work collaboratively with the team

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be available on weekends


• Previous experience in a professional kitchen


• Strong knife skills and working knowledge of a variety of cooking methods and equipment


• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and follow directions precisely


• Excellent time management and multitasking skills


• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and food quality

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Free or discounted meals during shifts


• Fast-paced, supportive kitchen environment


• Competitive pay based on experience


• Opportunities for growth, training, and advancement


• Flexible schedule


• Free or discounted meals during shifts


• Off Sundays and Mondays