Line Cook

Bardenay Eagle LLC • Eagle, ID

7d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares food for guests and contributes to food appearance, food quality, and the overall dining experience. The role is responsible for daily food preparation in the kitchen’s pantry, fry station, grill, broiler, and sauté areas. The position follows restaurant guidelines, recipes, portion controls, presentation specifications, and applicable local health regulations while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skills.
• Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Problem-solving ability; self-motivation and organization.
• Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge.
• Ability to speak and hear; vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to stand constantly, with some walking, and work standing for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, frequently lift up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift or move 50 pounds.
• Continual manual dexterity and gross motor skills, with frequent bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up the assigned station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepare food items as directed, in a timely manner and in accordance with local health regulations.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by the supervisor.
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
• Clean and maintain the station while practicing safety, sanitation, and organizational standards.
• Use and maintain station equipment properly and report equipment problems to supervisors immediately.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager.

Benefits

• Dental and vision insurance offered on day one.
• Complimentary meal while working.
• Discounted drinks after shifts: $1 beer or half off any cocktail.
• Health insurance after one year of employment for employees averaging over 30 hours per week.
• Annual shares through the employee-owned company.
• Paid holidays when the restaurant is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July.
• Company-paid ServSafe Food Handlers certification.

What This Job Offers

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