Line Cook

Neighbors and Associates•Parsons, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ember & Oak is a new chef-driven restaurant and event space opening at Katy Golf Club in Parsons, Kansas in August 2026. We are building something genuinely special for SE Kansas — a scratch kitchen rooted in local sourcing, real technique, and genuine hospitality in an upscale, casual setting. Our goal is to source as locally as possible — supporting the farms, ranches, and producers right here in SE Kansas. We intend to make as much as we can, using real traditional cooking methods and genuine technique. Every plate that leaves this kitchen is made with intention, every day. We seat 175 in a full-service dining room and event space, with a full bar program and year-round golf tournament and banquet catering. This is a real operation with real volume — and we're building a team that's serious about the craft. As a Line Cook at Ember & Oak you will be responsible for executing your station to standard on every ticket, every service. You'll work a fully equipped professional kitchen with quality equipment, quality product, and a chef who works the line beside you.

Requirements

A genuine desire to cook good food and be part of a team
Reliability — if you're scheduled, you show up on time, ready to work
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Knife proficiency and prep skills — comfort and safety with a knife is strongly preferred
A willingness to learn and be coached
A team-first attitude and professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

Professional kitchen experience (strongly preferred but not required)
Experience on multiple stations — 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 your assigned station — grill, sauté, fry, or pantry — to spec on every ticket
Follow our standardized recipes and techniques with precision — consistency is our standard, not the exception
Maintain mise en place and station cleanliness throughout service
Complete daily prep assignments to recipe spec and required yield
Follow all HACCP food safety protocols — temp logs, cooling logs, date labels, FIFO, etc
Communicate clearly with expo and fellow line cooks during service and ability to work under pressure
Participate in pre-service staff meal and team briefing
Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties as assigned
Treat every protein, every vegetable, and every plate with respect
Other duties as assigned.