Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Tin Roost in North Liberty, IA is hiring Line Cooks to join our kitchen team.

If you like staying busy, working with a solid team, and preparing scratch-made food in a fast-paced restaurant, we’d like to hear from you. Our Line Cooks are an important part of keeping the kitchen moving and making sure every plate leaves the line prepared consistently and with care.

Tin Roost is a locally owned, independent restaurant in North Liberty with a scratch kitchen serving homegrown American favorites. From smoked meats and burgers to breaded tenderloins, cheese curds, and hearty salads, our kitchen prepares food with quality ingredients and plenty of variety. With more than 400 seats, private events, and a large patio, there’s always something happening and plenty of opportunity to build your skills in a busy restaurant kitchen.

Pay

$15 - $22 per hour based on experience.

Schedule & Availability

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Open availability

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members

• Paid Time Off- 2 weeks per year, increasing based on years of service
• Medical coverage- Tin Roost covers 50% of insurance premiums
• Dental coverage options

Additional Team Member Benefits

• 25% off food for you and up to one guest
• 25% off beverages for employees
• 25% off food for you and one guest Sunday through Thursday at 25+ Craft Concepts restaurant locations across Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri
• Internal growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and celebrations

What You’ll Do

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to recipes and kitchen standards
• Set up your station with the food, equipment, and supplies needed for the shift
• Cook menu items accurately and efficiently during service
• Maintain food quality, consistency, portioning, and presentation standards
• Properly label, rotate, store, and handle food
• Restock ingredients and supplies throughout your shift
• Keep your station and surrounding kitchen areas clean and organized
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Communicate with kitchen leadership and teammates during busy service periods
• Assist with inventory, food rotation, prep, and other kitchen responsibilities as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous line cook or restaurant kitchen experience is preferred
• Ability to stay productive in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and dependable for scheduled shifts
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Availability to work Saturdays and Sundays
• Ability to stand and move throughout the kitchen for extended periods
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 40 pounds

*Tin Roost is an Equal Opportunity Employer