Line Cook

Wahlburgers • Ledyard, CT

7h • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares and cooks assigned menu items at a designated kitchen station, such as grill, sauté, or fry, ensuring dishes meet quality and preparation standards. The role requires working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the shift. The Line Cook contributes to a positive guest experience, follows procedures for handling allergies and intolerances, and supports team members and restaurant safety and sanitation.

Requirements

• Able to understand and follow directions from others.
• Able to perform basic math functions.
• Able to read recipes and memorize and replicate food production procedures.
• Able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Able to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 pounds to waist level.
• Able to move items up to 50 pounds for distances up to 25 feet.
• Skill and coordination in using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Able to remain standing and active for an 8–12-hour shift.
• Able to hear, understand, and respond to employee and guest requests in a loud environment.
• Able to tolerate exposure to temperatures below 40°F and above 90°F throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up the station with food products and utensils, and prepare equipment for production.
• Prepare raw ingredients according to recipes for use on the line and in food preparation.
• Use proper portioning techniques and recipe procedures to prepare food products.
• Read tickets or listen for called dishes to determine which items to prepare and when.
• Understand and work in kitchen positions such as fry, grill, bun and board, assembly, and expo.
• Check and adjust equipment temperatures to ensure food is cooked and stored at proper temperatures.
• Follow company policy for guest allergies and intolerances to ensure meals are safe.
• Clean and sanitize station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards, and preparation surfaces using proper cleaning solutions.
• Assist team members with questions and tasks to support guest service and food quality.
• Arrive on time, properly groomed and dressed, and ready to work; clock in and out as scheduled.
• Complete tasks assigned by managers or supervisors and follow kitchen breakdown procedures at the end of the shift.
• Inspect kitchen prep, storage, and cooking areas; clean as needed and report unsafe conditions.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, sanitized, and safe restaurant environment.

What This Job Offers

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