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Line Cook

$18 per hour

HOMETOWN COFFEE & JUICE

Job Description

Job Description

Line Cook Position Summary

At Hometown Coffee & Juice, our Line Cooks are responsible for bringing our food to life with consistency, speed, and care. As a Line Cook, you'll prepare menu items according to Hometown recipes and standards while keeping your station organized and ready for service.

You'll work closely with the kitchen team to manage ticket flow, maintain food quality, and support a smooth and efficient operation. This role requires attention to detail, strong teamwork, and the ability to stay focused during busy periods.

What You'll Do Own Your Station
  • Prepare food according to Hometown recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Maintain awareness of ticket flow and prepare orders within expected service times.
  • Keep your station clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
  • Rotate stations and support other kitchen areas as business needs require.
Deliver Quality & Consistency
  • Follow recipes, portion standards, and preparation procedures carefully.
  • Ensure food is cooked, assembled, and presented according to Hometown standards.
  • Communicate product quality concerns or operational issues to kitchen leadership.
  • Maintain consistency from one order to the next.
Follow Food Safety Standards
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures.
  • Practice proper FIFO procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
  • Follow proper procedures for equipment use and safe food handling.
Support the Team
  • Work closely with teammates and kitchen leadership to keep service moving.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally during prep and service.
  • Step in to support teammates during busy periods.
  • Help create a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen environment.
Practice Ownership
  • Follow portion control standards to help minimize waste and manage food costs.
  • Use ingredients and supplies responsibly.
  • Communicate low inventory, product concerns, or prep needs to leadership.
What You Bring
  • One to two years of experience in a busy kitchen is preferred, but we are happy to train the right person.
  • Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
  • ServSafe certification is preferred or can be obtained upon hiring.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand and move throughout the kitchen for extended periods.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-heat environment.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative kitchen team.
  • Build your culinary skills and learn new techniques.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment where every role matters.
  • Grow with a company that values quality, teamwork, and development.
Pay & Benefits

Pay: Starting at $18/hour, with opportunities for increases based on experience and performance.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Employee Meal & Employee Discount Benefits
  • Paid Breaks
  • 401(k)
  • Great Work-Life Balance - No late nights, our cafes close at 5pm
  • Paid Leave and Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance offered to all regular full-time employees
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
EEO Statement

Hometown Coffee & Juice is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Cocinero/a de Línea Resumen del Puesto

En Hometown Coffee & Juice, nuestros Cocineros/as de Línea son responsables de dar vida a nuestros alimentos con consistencia, rapidez y cuidado. Como Cocinero/a de Línea, prepararás los productos del menú de acuerdo con las recetas y estándares de Hometown, mientras mantienes tu estación organizada y lista para el servicio.

Trabajarás en estrecha colaboración con el equipo de cocina para gestionar el flujo de pedidos, mantener la calidad de los alimentos y apoyar una operación fluida y eficiente. Este puesto requiere atención a los detalles, sólidas habilidades de trabajo en equipo y la capacidad de mantenerte enfocado/a durante los períodos de mayor actividad.

Lo Que Harás Ser Responsable de Tu Estación
  • Preparar alimentos de acuerdo con las recetas, especificaciones y estándares de calidad de Hometown.
  • Mantenerte atento/a al flujo de pedidos y preparar las órdenes dentro de los tiempos de servicio esperados.
  • Mantener tu estación limpia, organizada, abastecida y lista para el servicio.
  • Rotar entre estaciones y apoyar otras áreas de la cocina según las necesidades del negocio.
Entregar Calidad y Consistencia
  • Seguir cuidadosamente las recetas, los estándares de porciones y los procedimientos de preparación.
  • Asegurarte de que los alimentos sean cocinados, ensamblados y presentados de acuerdo con los estándares de Hometown.
  • Comunicar al equipo de liderazgo de cocina cualquier inquietud sobre la calidad de los productos o problemas operativos.
  • Mantener la consistencia de un pedido al siguiente.
Seguir los Estándares de Seguridad Alimentaria
  • Seguir todos los procedimientos de seguridad alimentaria, sanitización, almacenamiento, etiquetado y rotación.
  • Practicar correctamente los procedimientos de FIFO.
  • Mantener un ambiente de cocina limpio y seguro.
  • Seguir los procedimientos adecuados para el uso de equipos y la manipulación segura de alimentos.
Apoyar al Equipo
  • Trabajar en estrecha colaboración con tus compañeros y el equipo de liderazgo de cocina para mantener el servicio en movimiento.
  • Comunicarte de manera clara y profesional durante la preparación y el servicio.
  • Apoyar a tus compañeros durante los períodos de mayor actividad.
  • Ayudar a crear un ambiente de cocina positivo, respetuoso y colaborativo.
Tomar Responsabilidad
  • Seguir los estándares de control de porciones para ayudar a minimizar el desperdicio y administrar los costos de los alimentos.
  • Utilizar los ingredientes y suministros de manera responsable.
  • Comunicar al equipo de liderazgo cuando haya poco inventario, inquietudes sobre los productos o necesidades de preparación.
Lo Que Aportas
  • Se prefiere de uno a dos años de experiencia en una cocina de ritmo rápido, pero estamos dispuestos a capacitar a la persona adecuada.
  • Buenas habilidades con el cuchillo y gran atención a los detalles.
  • Conocimiento de prácticas de seguridad alimentaria y sanitización.
  • Se prefiere certificación ServSafe o puede obtenerse al momento de la contratación.
  • Capacidad para trabajar eficazmente como parte de un equipo en un ambiente de ritmo rápido.
Requisitos Físicos
  • Capacidad para permanecer de pie y moverse por la cocina durante períodos prolongados.
  • Comodidad para trabajar en un ambiente de ritmo rápido y altas temperaturas.
  • Capacidad para levantar y transportar hasta 50 libras.
Por Qué Te Encantará Trabajar Aquí
  • Formar parte de un equipo de cocina solidario y colaborativo.
  • Desarrollar tus habilidades culinarias y aprender nuevas técnicas.
  • Trabajar en un ambiente de ritmo rápido donde cada puesto es importante.
  • Crecer junto a una empresa que valora la calidad, el trabajo en equipo y el desarrollo.
Pago y Beneficios

Pago: A partir de $18 por hora, con oportunidades de aumento según la experiencia y el desempeño.

Beneficios y Ventajas:

  • Beneficios de Comida para Empleados y Descuento para Empleados
  • Descansos Pagados
  • 401(k)
  • Excelente Equilibrio entre el Trabajo y la Vida Personal — No hay turnos hasta altas horas de la noche; nuestros cafés cierran a las 5 p. m.
  • Licencia Pagada y Licencia por Enfermedad
  • Seguro Médico disponible para todos los empleados regulares de tiempo completo
  • Oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo
  • Ambiente de trabajo solidario y colaborativo
Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo (EEO)

Hometown Coffee & Juice es un Empleador que Ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades y está comprometido con crear un lugar de trabajo diverso e inclusivo.

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