Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants • Columbus, OH

34d • $18 - $23

About The Position

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant known for daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. Line cooks work in a professional, fast-paced scratch kitchen, often in an open-kitchen layout visible to guests. They coordinate with other employees, including assemblers, expediters, and management, to execute orders to company specifications and meet high standards for food presentation. The role includes managing ticket orders for proteins, ensuring proper food temperatures, maintaining a clean station and workspace, following sanitation protocols, and completing opening and closing cleaning duties. Part-time or full-time hours are available, with flexible scheduling and a stated wage range of $18–$23 per hour, based on experience and position. Availability for nights and weekends is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of and experience with kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, mixers, stoves, and ovens.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.
• Must be available nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous kitchen, culinary, or chef experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with assemblers, expediters, and management to execute designated kitchen positions.
• Manage ticket orders for proteins.
• Ensure food is cooked to proper temperatures and follows company specifications.
• Maintain a clean station and workspace.
• Follow proper sanitation protocols.
• Complete opening duties and closing cleaning duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus voluntary benefits.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school, life, and family.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Team member discounts.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed