Kitchen Line Cook
$14.81 / hr + tips Dining discount while working, Dining discount for you and a friend at any of our concepts, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after an introductory period, 401k Match, Employee Referral bonuses after 30 AND 60 days!, Mental health resources, Opportunities for promotion and career development, Competitive compensation and fun work environment, Profound joy in your role, Paid Sick Leave- All employees accumulate paid sick leave (“PSL”) at the rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours in a year.
REPORTS TO : Manager or Supervisor on duty
POSITION STATUS : Non-Exempt
Position Summary :
The Kitchen Line position contributes to the success of our company by executing tasks required to prepare all Line menu items with emphasis on quality, appearance, portioning, and food safety. This position is responsible for keeping the kitchen area, walk-in, storage area, prep bakery area, and freezer area clean, sanitary, and well-organized.
As ambassadors of Gastamo’s mission to make everyone feel special through great food, unique environments, and exceptional hospitality, Kitchen Line Cooks exemplify our core values by building trust, mastering the small details, and contributing to a culture of teamwork and continuous growth.
Essential Functions :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The duties and responsibilities listed below are those that must be met to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform an essential function.
- Embodies Gastamo’s core values and mission in daily interactions by delivering heartfelt hospitality, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.
- Operate cooking equipment such as the grill, fryer, broiler, mixer, slicer, oven, and steam table.
- Set up and manage the Line station according to restaurant standards.
- Memorize and follow all company standard recipes, cooking procedures, and plate set-ups, ensuring the highest product quality possible.
- Prepare orders as requested by the guest according to our company's time specifications.
- Learn new menu items and limited-time offers as introduced.
- Work effectively with managers, servers, dish machine operators, and fellow cooks.
- Call servers for timely delivery of food when orders are complete.
- Handle returned plates quickly and efficiently.
- Prepare food items for later use by weighing, measuring, portioning, and thawing to specific standards.
- Maintain product rotation system to ensure quality and freshness.
- Assist with food deliveries to include checking product quality and placing products in appropriate storage areas to ensure food safety.
- Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in cooler, and all food storage areas.
- Maintain a professional appearance, including proper hygiene, and report to work as scheduled, in uniform and ready to take over your station.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested.
- Must be able to read and speak English.
Your Impact :
Are driven by purpose and take pride in making others feel special through your work—whether guest-facing or behind the scenesEmbody hospitality by contributing to an exceptional experience through attention to detail, efficiency, and care (Gastamo Heart)Influence and inspire others with a positive, team-first attitude—lifting up those around you (Win Together)Thrive in environments where learning, adapting, and growing are part of everyday life (Constantly Evolving)Act with integrity, professionalism, and a desire to do things the right way (Build Trust)Are dependable, organized, and take initiative to do what needs to be done—big or small (All the Small Things)Must be able to read and speak English well enough to understand safety protocols, training materials, and team communications across all areas of the restaurantWhat's In It For You :
Dining discount while workingDining discount for you and a friend at any of our conceptsHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance after an introductory period401k MatchEmployee Referral bonuses after 30 AND 60 days!Mental health resourcesOpportunities for promotion and career developmentCompetitive compensation and fun work environmentProfound joy in your rolePaid Sick Leave- All employees accumulate paid sick leave (“PSL”) at the rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours in a year.This job will be posted for two weeks or until the position is filled