Line Cook
Part Time • Downtown Davenport
Position Overview: The Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen staff, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the restaurant’s standards. This position demands a high level of kitchen competence and the ability to handle a fast-paced cooking environment.
Key Qualifications:
• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.
Key Qualifications:
• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.
Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
We want people to become their best at Barrel House (BH), working with BH and being a part of BH. This includes teammates, guests, and our community. Our culture and atmosphere are at the core of how we do things.
At Barrel House we focus on SUCCESS & VALUES within Barrel House Culture. If your values and actions align with the Barrel House We CARE Culture, your potential within our organization is nearly limitless!
If you would like to be at your best and engage with us at a high level, this guide in its entirety may provide greater insight and value toward your growth within our organization. We recommend you read this so you know what to expect through your journey and experience with BH. The expectation is to learn how we communicate and make decisions, so that those working with us and alongside us will contribute, challenge, and grow toward the same goals.
We CARE Culture
C - Create a Positive Experience
A - Attention to Guest Needs
R - Respond Appropriately and Politely
E - Exceed Guest Expectations
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DIRECT DEPOSIT
Barrel House utilizes payday accessibility through direct deposit to your personal bank account; or elect to use the RapidPay Card system. The RapidPay Card is a debit card that gives you access to wages without a bank account. Use your card anywhere Mastercard is accepted, and use your card to make purchases online. The card also comes with a routing and account number so you can pay your bills online
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
Let’s keep you & your family healthy! Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Barrel House employees and their families are eligible to enroll in our health benefits plan after 60-days of employment while working an average of 30 hours per week. A percentage of the employee’s insurance premium is covered by Barrel House.
*For tipped-wage positions, Barrel House reserves the right to deduct or hold funds. Please see the Barrel House Employee Handbook for more details and information
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT
As a Barrel House employee, prior to your shift, or after completing your shift, you have the opportunity to receive a 50% discount on a meal. Receive a 25% discount for your meal even when you are not scheduled to work at the restaurant.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
Life is beautiful and hard all at the same time. Barrel House prides ourselves on being flexible with our employees’ needs and schedules. Our hope is to empower our employees to feel committed and proud to come to work, and offer the highest level of teamwork and communication. Our app-based scheduling assists our team with picking up shifts, requesting time off, and communicating upcoming events and details.
PAID TIME OFF & HOLIDAYS
You deserve time off for working hard! Barrel House provides eligible employees with Paid Time Off(PTO) to ensure our employees have the opportunity to enjoy time away from work.*
*Depending on your position within Barrel House. Details in the Barrel House Employee Handbook.
Barrel House observes the following holidays and are closed on Easter Day, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve (Half-Day), & Thanksgiving Day.
PERSONAL GROWTH
Barrel House strives to elevate you in your work and life skills. We host classes and on the job development to bring us together on our priorities and values. At Barrel House, improvement is constant and learning how to communicate and connect with others. Within your first 90-days, you will receive careful coaching and performance reviews as a roadmap for your future. Long term goals and growth are valued as you gain confidence and insight as a Barrel House team member. Barrel House strives to challenge and train our teams both personally and professionally.
RETIREMENT PLAN
401K Retirement Plans are available to all employees after one thousand hours worked, with Barrel House matching up to 5%.