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Line Cook

$17.5 - $18.5 per hour

Lua Brewing

Job Description

Job Description

Date Posted: 8/18/2026
Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Job description: Come join our team, as USA Today's Best Brewpub Winner 2025/2026 is searching for part-time line cooks! This role is perfect for someone who loves to stay busy, have fun, and wants to be part of the team that creates award-winning craft beer and food in the DSM area!

What This Role Actually Looks Like:
A line cook at Lua Brewing helps with daily back-of-house operations by contributing to a strong team culture, executing dishes with consistency, and maintaining high culinary and cleanliness standards. You will work closely with the kitchen team and leadership to ensure smooth service, while helping upholding Lua's operational standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and can problem-solve in real time (and, who wants to have fun!)

Why This Job Is Worth It:
  • Established, respected brand that cares about quality first hospitality.
  • Real influence on menu quality, team development, and menu input.
  • A team that takes pride in doing things well, always guided by our mission to spread happiness.
  • Stable employment opportunity with benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and set up station with all necessary ingredients, tools, and equipment before service
  • Execute dishes according to recipes and standards, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality in every plate
  • Manage high-volume ticket flow during service while maintaining organization and attention to detail
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with BOH team to ensure proper timing and coordination of dishes

Benefits:

  • Part-time AND Full-time Hours Available.
  • PTO Benefits.
  • Meal & Drink Perks.
  • Health Insurance Benefits Available.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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