Line Cook | Part-Time | Grand Junction Convention Center
About The Position
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Line Cook to join our kitchen team and help deliver high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare ingredients, execute menu items to recipe and presentation standards, maintain a clean and organized station, monitor food safety and portion control, and collaborate with cooks and servers to ensure timely service. Strong knife and cooking fundamentals, the ability to work nights/weekends, and a team-focused attitude; culinary training or food-safety certification are a plus. Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, shift meals, 401k, and opportunities for advancement. This role pays an hourly rate of $17.00-$21.00
Requirements
- Previous cook or prep cook experience preferred, but not required.
- Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef knife.
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary training or food-safety certification are a plus.
- Strong knife and cooking fundamentals.
- Ability to work nights/weekends.
- Team-focused attitude.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
- Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
- Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service, and delivery of product.
- Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
- Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
- Responsible for portioning, arranging, and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
- Responsible for consulting with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
- Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Shift meals
- 401k
- Opportunities for advancement
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- 401(k) matching
- One hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
