Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Description: Atomic Cowboy — home of Denver Biscuit Company & Fat Sully’s Pizza — is hiring!

Our mission is simple - Growth: Careers, Wallets, Waistlines.

We are a high-volume, scratch-made restaurant group with big energy, high standards, and a team-first culture. We care about doing things right, taking care of guests, and working with people who give a damn.

Simple — we don’t suck. Your voice matters. Your ideas are heard. And you’ll work alongside people who genuinely care about what they do, and who they do it with.

• Show Me the Money: Weekly Pay!
• Feed Your Soul: Free shift meals + Employee discounts for you and your people.
• Health & Balance: Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits + Paid sick leave & PHE leave (per Colorado law).
• Peace of Mind: Free & confidential mental health support (EAP).
• Community: Trainer appreciation events, team celebrations, and Quarterly Roundtables (your feedback = real change).
• Future: Huge opportunities to help open new restaurants and grow your career.

We hire for and recognize, reward, and grow the people who live our core values. This isn't corporate fine print—it's how we run our shifts, look out for each other, and win together:

• Caring - Put People First: We care deeply about our guests, our teammates, and the work we do. This means noticing guest needs before they ask and jumping in to help a teammate when the line gets slammed.
• Gritty - Show Passion and Perseverance: We bring serious determination to our work. We show up prepared, dependable, and ready to dominate a busy shift.
• Genuine - Communicate with Authenticity: We talk straight and treat everyone with respect. We speak openly with leaders and peers, and we give and receive constructive feedback so we can all get better.
• Humble - Learn, Support, and Grow: We leave egos at the door and treat mistakes as opportunities to learn. We focus on collective team success rather than personal spotlight.
• Inclusive - Make Everyone Feel Welcome: We value every single person. We treat every guest and coworker with total dignity, ensuring a welcoming, zero-pretension environment where everyone can thrive.
• Gracious - Lead with Kindness and Courtesy: We lead with kindness, even when it's chaotic. We stay calm, patient, and solution-focused when the pressure is on, keeping it professional at all times.
• Honest - Do the Right Thing: We act with integrity, plain and simple. We do the right thing and accurately follow our shift, timekeeping, and safety procedures—even when no one is watching.

A Note on How We Coach: We don't expect perfection, but we do expect effort. We use these 7 traits every day to coach our teams, celebrate wins, and adjust behaviors when we miss the mark.

PURPOSE: The Line Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Line Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. Line Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for the daily preparation of food items.
• Sets up station according to Atomic guidelines
• Prepare food to order according to recipe specifications, procedure, quality and timing standards
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by Atomic Cowboy
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift
• Cleans and maintains station by practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
• Maintain food storage (receiving, stocking and rotating) of product
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and machinery according to OSHA guidelines and follow proper reporting procedures for accidents to ensure follow-up and prevention
• Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs additional tasks as needed and/or requested by the Kitchen Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated knowledge of food, quality, production, sanitation, and presentation
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling
• Effective communication skills
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Superior time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 100% Stand for long periods of time.
• 75% Bend, stoop, lift and reach.
• 75% Lift and carry racks of up to 45 pounds, up to 80 times per shift; reaching and placing items on high shelves.
• 75% Use chemicals and cleaning materials according to safety regulations.
• 20% Flexible in performing other related tasks designated by the manager.

ESSENTIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of hourly position validations, including reading training materials and watching videos.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cooking experience preferred
• 18 years old to operate mandated equipment and meet any other state qualifications. Must possess a valid “Employee Liquor Permit” on or before start date.