Line Cook

Line Cook Position at Ember & Oak

Ember & Oak is a new chef-driven restaurant and event space opening at Katy Golf Club in Parsons, Kansas in August 2026. We are building something genuinely special for SE Kansas — a scratch kitchen rooted in local sourcing, real technique, and genuine hospitality in an upscale, casual setting.

Our goal is to source as locally as possible — supporting the farms, ranches, and producers right here in SE Kansas. We intend to make as much as we can, using real traditional cooking methods and genuine technique. Every plate that leaves this kitchen is made with intention, every day.

We seat 175 in a full-service dining room and event space, with a full bar program and year-round golf tournament and banquet catering. This is a real operation with real volume — and we're building a team that's serious about the craft.

Position Overview

As a Line Cook at Ember & Oak you will be responsible for executing your station to standard on every ticket, every service. You'll work a fully equipped professional kitchen with quality equipment, quality product, and a chef who works the line beside you.

Line Cook Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute your assigned station — grill, sauté, fry, or pantry — to spec on every ticket
• Follow our standardized recipes and techniques with precision — consistency is our standard, not the exception
• Maintain mise en place and station cleanliness throughout service
• Complete daily prep assignments to recipe spec and required yield
• Follow all HACCP food safety protocols — temp logs, cooling logs, date labels, FIFO, etc
• Communicate clearly with expo and fellow line cooks during service and ability to work under pressure
• Participate in pre-service staff meal and team briefing
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties as assigned
• Treat every protein, every vegetable, and every plate with respect
• Other duties as assigned.

Line Cook Education and Qualifications: You Must Have

• A genuine desire to cook good food and be part of a team
• Reliability — if you're scheduled, you show up on time, ready to work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Knife proficiency and prep skills — comfort and safety with a knife is strongly preferred
• A willingness to learn and be coached
• A team-first attitude and professional demeanor

Nice to Have

• Professional kitchen experience (strongly preferred but not required)
• Experience on multiple stations — grill, sauté, fry, or pantry
• ServSafe Food Handler certification
• Banquet or event catering experience
• Passion for scratch cooking and traditional techniques
• Desire to grow into a lead or supervisory role over time

Line Cook Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of Line Cook, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Line Cook Work Environment

While performing the duties of Line Cook, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work involves exposure to hot surfaces and sharp utensils. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability required.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.