Line Cook-Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

At Big Grove, the Line Cook helps create positive experiences for the community, staff, and guests by preparing high-quality ingredients, executing recipes precisely, and supporting an efficient kitchen operation. The role calls for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in creating quality meals, follows food safety and sanitation practices, and works effectively in a fast-paced environment. Big Grove expects team members to exemplify its core values: Set the Tone, Thirst for Improvement, We Care, Practice Candor, and Passion Driven. A culture deck will be provided to explain these values. The position may involve line cook and prep cook duties. Work is part-time or full-time, with hours and days varying from week to week. Schedules are posted the week prior. The business operates seven days a week during daytime and evening hours; evening and weekend availability is a key requirement. There is no supervisory responsibility and no travel.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to adapt to changing menu items, priorities, and work hours.
Safety-minded approach to kitchen work.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with kitchen staff and other departments.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including extended periods standing, frequent movement and repetitive tasks, and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior cooking experience; the employer is willing to train a candidate who is a good culture fit.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items according to established recipes and presentation guidelines.
Ensure food is fresh, properly stored, and consistently high in quality.
Manage a designated kitchen station and maintain its equipment and tools.
Follow food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
Coordinate food preparation so dishes are ready simultaneously and meet ticket-time expectations.
Communicate with the kitchen team to maintain an organized workflow and collaborate to address kitchen challenges.
Adapt to changing menu items and priorities.
Prepare, measure, portion, and store food items for service as needed.
Safely operate kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, food processors, and ovens.
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers, vendors, and customers.
Contribute to and exemplify Big Grove's values, vision, standards, and culture; communicate across teams and departments, help solve organizational problems, and accomplish goals.