Head Cook
$17 per hourPart-time
The 5th Down Bar & Grill
The 5th Down Bar & Grill is looking for a cook in our kitchen to help deliver consistently great food and keep the kitchen running smoothly.
Expected start date: August 3rd, 2026
Kitchen hours: M-Th: 11am-9pm / Fri & Sat: 11am-10pm
Typical Shift Hours: 3-4 shifts per week, with potential to pick up more.
Shifts needed to fill: M-F: 10am-4pm
What You’ll Do:
• Prepare and cook menu items with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Ensure all dishes meet presentation, portion, and quality standards
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, keeping health standards top of mind
• Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
• Stay calm and efficient during high-volume shifts and work collaboratively with the team
What We’re Looking For:
• Previous experience in a restaurant kitchen preferred
• Strong knife skills and working knowledge of a variety of cooking methods and equipment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and follow directions precisely
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and food quality
SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE.
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