Our Mom’s Restaurant & Bar is hiring a dependable Line Cook who can prepare and execute menu items with consistency, speed, and attention to detail. This position is focused on excellent station execution.
Pay Progression:
Starting pay is $12 per hour, with structured advancement up to $14 per hour.
New Line Cooks begin at $12 per hour during their introductory training period. Advancement is based on completing role-specific training milestones and consistently demonstrating the skills required for the position. The highest rate is reserved for Line Cooks who can independently execute multiple stations, maintain recipe and portion accuracy, meet ticket-time expectations during high-volume service, follow food-safety standards, communicate effectively, and perform reliably without constant supervision.
Core Responsibilities:
Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and specifications.
Maintain consistent portions, plating, presentation, and food quality.
Set up, stock, organize, and break down the assigned station.
Execute tickets with urgency while maintaining accuracy.
Monitor product levels and communicate shortages promptly.
Follow food-safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and FIFO procedures.
Keep the workstation clean and organized throughout the shift.
Complete assigned preparation, cleaning, and closing duties.
Communicate clearly and work cooperatively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
What We’re Looking For:
Previous line-cook or restaurant-kitchen experience is preferred.
Ability to remain focused and composed during high-volume service.
Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance for scheduled shifts.
Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and manager direction.
Willingness to learn additional stations and improve skills over time.
Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry typical kitchen supplies.
What Success Looks Like:
Food is prepared correctly, consistently, and on time.
The assigned station stays stocked, clean, and service-ready.
Recipes, portions, plating, and food-safety standards are followed.
Teammates can depend on you during both preparation and service.
You improve through training and earn pay advancement through demonstrated proficiency.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Salary
$12–$14
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
FIFOunmatched
Food Presentationunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Plating Processesunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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