Line Cook
About The Position
Ember & Oak is a chef-driven restaurant and event space opening at Katy Golf Club in Parsons, Kansas, in August 2026. The restaurant aims to serve scratch cooking rooted in local sourcing, traditional methods, and genuine hospitality in an upscale-casual setting. Its operation includes a 175-seat full-service dining room and event space, a full bar program, and year-round golf tournament and banquet catering. The Line Cook executes an assigned station to standard on every ticket and service, working in a fully equipped professional kitchen alongside a chef who works the line. The role includes preparing food to standardized recipes and techniques, maintaining a clean and organized station, completing prep assignments, following food-safety protocols, communicating with the team, and assisting with kitchen opening and closing duties.
Requirements
- Genuine desire to cook good food and be part of a team.
- Reliability and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Knife proficiency and preparation skills; comfort and safety with a knife are strongly preferred.
- Willingness to learn and be coached.
- Team-first attitude and professional demeanor.
Nice To Haves
- Professional kitchen experience; strongly preferred but not required.
- Experience working multiple stations, including grill, sauté, fry, or pantry.
- ServSafe Food Handler certification.
- Banquet or event catering experience.
- Passion for scratch cooking and traditional techniques.
- Desire to grow into a lead or supervisory role over time.
Responsibilities
- Execute an assigned grill, sauté, fry, or pantry station to specification on every ticket.
- Follow standardized recipes and techniques precisely to ensure consistency.
- Maintain mise en place and station cleanliness throughout service.
- Complete daily prep assignments to recipe specifications and required yields.
- Follow HACCP food-safety protocols, including temperature and cooling logs, date labeling, and FIFO.
- Communicate clearly with expo and fellow line cooks during service, including when working under pressure.
- Participate in pre-service staff meal and team briefing.
- Assist with kitchen opening and closing duties as assigned.
- Treat ingredients and plated food with care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
