Line Cook

Square One Concepts • Maricopa, AZ

7d

About The Position

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is seeking a Line Cook to support kitchen operations. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items to established recipes and standards, setting up and stocking an assigned station, and using techniques such as grilling, sautéing, frying, broiling, and baking. The Line Cook maintains knowledge of menu ingredients, portions, and presentation standards and helps ensure orders are accurate and timely.

The Line Cook works with the kitchen team to coordinate preparation during service, follows food-safety and sanitation procedures, checks food quality and freshness, and reports inventory shortages or other issues to kitchen management. The role also includes maintaining clean, organized work areas and performing other related duties as assigned. Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, late nights, and unpredictable hours, are required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification.
• Knowledge of food-safety regulations and practices, including proper food storage, handling, and hygiene.
• Ability to follow sanitation protocols, including proper handwashing and appropriate glove use.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate preparation, presentation, and complete orders.
• Teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift heavy pots and pans, and work in high temperatures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, late nights, and unpredictable hours.
• Knowledge of different cooking techniques and food-preparation methods is required.
• Ability to learn restaurant or bar POS software, including Aloha, Hot Schedule, and Paylocity.

Nice To Haves

• Formal culinary education or relevant certifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Line Cook or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock the assigned station with necessary supplies and ingredients before each shift.
• Use grilling, sautéing, frying, broiling, baking, and other cooking techniques to prepare menu items.
• Maintain knowledge of menu ingredients, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Follow food-handling, storage, sanitation, handwashing, and glove-use procedures.
• Prepare orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate food preparation with kitchen staff to support smooth service.
• Inspect food for quality and freshness and address issues with kitchen management.
• Monitor inventory and report shortages or items requiring replenishment to kitchen management.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Accrual of up to 40 hours of PTO.
• 50% dining discount at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers and 25% dining discount at Bourbon & Bones.
• Corporate shoe program through Shoes for Crews and Skechers.
• Competitive pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• 401(k).
• Full-time employees are additionally eligible for medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, a Health Savings Account (HSA), a wellness program, and a discounted pet care plan.

What This Job Offers

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