Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant known for daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. The Line Cook works in a professional, fast-paced, scratch kitchen, often in an open-kitchen layout visible from the dining room. The role coordinates with other employees, including assemblers, expo, and management, to prepare and execute food to company specifications. The position manages ticket orders for proteins, ensures proper food temperatures and presentation, maintains a clean station and workspace, follows sanitation protocols, and performs opening and closing duties. Additional related duties may be assigned to meet ongoing needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, mixers, stoves, and ovens.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous kitchen, culinary, or chef experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate designated kitchen positions through strong communication and teamwork with assemblers, expo, and management.
• Manage ticket orders for proteins.
• Execute food to proper temperatures and company specifications, maintaining high standards for presentation.
• Maintain a clean station and workspace.
• Follow proper sanitation protocols.
• Perform opening duties and closing cleaning duties.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunity for Upward Growth

What This Job Offers

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