Prep/Line Cook
About The Position
Liberty Dogs™ is a premier Service Dog training program whose goal is to empower Veterans with disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilling lives - enhancing their well-being through the unconditional support that Liberty Service Dogs provide. Located on a 27-acre campus, it includes a training facility, dog housing, an administrative and multipurpose building, and accommodations for Veterans staying on campus to train with their Liberty Service Dogs. The Prep / Line Cook supports daily kitchen operations through high-quality food preparation and service execution. This role is primarily prep-driven (approximately 80% prep and 20% line support) and focuses on scratch preparation of ingredients, sauces, batched components, and grab-and-go items. The position works across multiple stations, including grill, fry, flat top, assembly/build station, cold prep, garde manger, and Rational oven/baking production. Cooks are expected to follow standardized recipes, production lists, and food safety procedures while maintaining clean, organized workstations. Liberty Dogs operates a scratch-cooking kitchen with a calm, structured, no-chaos service philosophy. This role is designed for professional cooks who can support production readiness and hold stations independently when needed. Liberty Dogs operates a hybrid foodservice model serving approximately 20 on-site guests per meal period for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a grab-and-go program, catering, and special events.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of professional kitchen experience
- Basic knife skills and ability to follow recipes and prep lists
- Experience working a line station and with scratch cooking
- Familiarity with Rational or combi ovens (preferred)
- Willingness to obtain a Food Handler Card after hire
- Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and time management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High school diploma or GED required
Nice To Haves
- Batch cooking, baking, and catering prep experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform vegetable prep, including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning
- Prepare sauces, dressings, soups, stocks, bases, and other scratch-made components
- Operate Rational ovens and support baking and controlled-cook production
- Produce grab-and-go items and support catering prep
- Help Maintain Dish pit- includes washing dishes, pots, pans, flatware and maintaining overall cleanliness/organization of dish area.
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked prep stations
- Work assigned stations independently
- Plate and build menu items accurately to recipes and standards
- Execute dishes according to specs and quality expectations
- Support multiple stations as needed
- Follow recipes, prep lists, and production schedules
- Label and date all prepared items
- Complete temperature logs and follow hot/cold holding procedures
- Follow cleaning schedules and HACCP-style practices
- Maintain health department compliance and equipment care
- Maintain punctuality, reliability, and professionalism
- Demonstrate coachability and a team-first mindset
- Take ownership of prep quality, station readiness, and production accuracy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
