Line Cook

Square One Concepts • Peoria, AZ

5d

About The Position

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is seeking a Line Cook to join its culinary team. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items to established recipes and standards, setting up and stocking an assigned station, and helping ensure dishes are prepared accurately, consistently, and to quality standards. The Line Cook uses a range of cooking techniques and maintains knowledge of menu ingredients, portion sizes, and presentation requirements.

The position also supports food safety, sanitation, kitchen organization, order accuracy, inventory monitoring, and coordination with kitchen and front-of-house team members. The work takes place in a kitchen with exposure to heat, steam, and cold, and requires prolonged standing, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and availability for flexible and unpredictable hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and late nights.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices, including proper food storage, handling, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Ability to follow sanitation protocols, including proper handwashing and appropriate glove use.
• Ability to work efficiently, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate preparation, presentation, and complete orders.
• Teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift heavy pots and pans, including lifting up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to work in a kitchen with exposure to high temperatures, heat, steam, and cold.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Knowledge of different cooking techniques and food preparation methods is required.
• Ability to learn cash register software used by the bar or restaurant, including Aloha, Hot Schedule, and Paylocity.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Line Cook or in a similar role is preferred.
• Formal culinary education or relevant certifications are a plus but are not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock the assigned station with necessary supplies and ingredients before each shift.
• Use cooking techniques such as grilling, sautéing, frying, broiling, and baking.
• Maintain knowledge of menu ingredients, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Follow food handling, storage, sanitation, handwashing, and glove-use procedures.
• Prepare orders accurately and promptly to meet guest expectations and reduce wait times.
• Coordinate food preparation with kitchen staff and collaborate with front-of-house team members.
• Inspect food for quality and freshness and address issues with kitchen management.
• Monitor inventory and report shortages or replenishment needs to kitchen management.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Accrual up to 40 hours of PTO
• 50% dining discount at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers and 25% dining discount at Bourbon & Bones
• Corporate shoe program through Shoes for Crews and Skechers
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k)
• Medical and prescription benefits for eligible full-time employees
• Dental and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible full-time employees
• Wellness program for eligible full-time employees
• Discount pet care plan for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

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