Line Cook

Main Street Grill•Lewiston, ID

2d•$12 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

Main Street Grill is currently seeking a motivated Line Cook to join our dynamic and professional culinary team. Happy Day employees are excited to come to work, to learn, and to produce the best experiences possible for our guests. This position requires a strong work ethic, problem-solving and time management skills, and an enthusiastic, teachable attitude. If you want a job where you will develop your personal and professional skills and be a part of a community committed to excellence, this may be the job for you! Read through our qualifications below. The ideal line cook candidate will have: Prior experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel that is culinary and hospitality driven If you lack experience but are motivated and teachable, we would still love to talk to see if you are a good fit for our team! A strong work ethic and commitment to uncompromising quality A team-oriented approach and a calm demeanor during time-sensitive tasks Current knowledge of basic kitchen equipment Proficiency in basic knife skills, meat, vegetable, and sauce fabrication Ability to mathematically adjust recipes; able to read, create, interpret and follow written recipes with precision. Willingness to cross-train into other areas and Happy Day restaurants Job Qualifications: Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and holidays Must be reliable, professional, and enthusiastic about learning the Happy Day way of excellence Ability to work as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully at all times Maintain high standards for work areas and appearance Maintain a positive attitude and commitment to excellence Access to reliable transportation is a must. About Us: Main Street Grill is a Main Street mainstay in downtown Lewiston, ID. This diner-style restaurant offers quick bites and full meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a breakfast menu available all day. Join us for our Pours on the Patio tap takeovers during the summer months, on the second Tuesday of the month for a free meal for veterans, or every day for that Lewiston favorite: our perfectly seasoned bite size steak. Learn more about us at mainstrgrill.com. Happy Day Restaurants corporation is a Lewiston, ID–based business founded in 1969 to bring the freshest products and most dynamic customer service experiences in the industry to our guests in the Inland Northwest. We operate 13 restaurants and a catering company in the LC Valley and on the Palouse and have won many regional and national awards for our businesses, including induction into the Idaho Hall of Fame in 2016. HDR values our employees and offers a variety of opportunities, benefits, and services to help develop leadership qualities in each person. Community is our favorite word, and we give back frequently by supporting many local and regional non-profits and other community-based efforts. We constantly strive to raise our standards and go the extra mile. If you want to be a part of this community of excellence, apply today! For more information about Happy Day, please visit happydayrestaurants.com . Compensation: $12-$13 DOE Main Street Grill Main Street Grill is a locally owned restaurant in the heart of downtown Lewiston, best known as one of the Valley’s favorite lunch spots. What began in 2000 as a 40-seat burger joint has grown into a 180-seat restaurant with multiple dining rooms, a mezzanine, and a patio — serving everything from hand-pattied burgers and jumbo wraps to char-grilled steaks, seafood, and a full weekend breakfast lineup. For employees, Main Street Grill is a fast-paced, welcoming place to learn and grow. Our team works together in an energetic, casual atmosphere where every day brings something new — whether you’re serving the lunch rush, helping with dinner service, or being part of our busy weekend breakfasts. It’s a place where hard work, teamwork, and friendly service come together to create the kind of dining experience that keeps guests coming back.

Requirements

Prior experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel that is culinary and hospitality driven
A strong work ethic and commitment to uncompromising quality
A team-oriented approach and a calm demeanor during time-sensitive tasks
Current knowledge of basic kitchen equipment
Proficiency in basic knife skills, meat, vegetable, and sauce fabrication
Ability to mathematically adjust recipes; able to read, create, interpret and follow written recipes with precision.
Willingness to cross-train into other areas and Happy Day restaurants
Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Must be reliable, professional, and enthusiastic about learning the Happy Day way of excellence
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully at all times
Maintain high standards for work areas and appearance
Maintain a positive attitude and commitment to excellence
Access to reliable transportation is a must.