Line Cook - Rock Bottom Rest and Brewery

KRG•Loveland, CO

20d

About The Position

The Line Cook works as part of a restaurant team to prepare, season, and cook food products, while maintaining the cleanliness of general kitchen areas and the assigned work area. The role follows recipes and plate specifications, prepares a range of dishes, and ensures food is cooked, portioned, and presented according to standards. Line Cooks may assist other cooks during busy periods and are expected to follow food-safety practices and service timing guidelines. The position includes a four-day training program involving reading, observation, assistance, testing, hands-on work, and evaluation. Team members must pass final testing and management evaluation before assuming job responsibilities. The role requires clear communication with service staff and managers and the ability to read tickets and modifications. The posting describes a fun, friendly team environment and offers competitive pay, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Previous restaurant experience is desired.
Complete a four-day training program that includes reading, observation, assisting, testing, hands-on work, and evaluation.
Pass final testing and management evaluation before assuming job responsibilities.
Clearly communicate with service staff and managers.
Read tickets and modifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

Follow plate specifications and recipes to prepare and cook soups, meats, seafood, sauces, vegetables, desserts, and other food products.
Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
Observe and test foods to determine whether they are cooked sufficiently, including by smelling or using thermometers.
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve it to servers quickly and correctly.
Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and fryers.
Season and cook food according to recipes or specifications.
Substitute for or assist other cooks during peak business periods.
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
Meet product and service timing standards and follow timing guidelines with a sense of urgency.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
Maintain a clean working space and complete tasks on the daily cleaning calendar.