Line Cook

About Us

Best Little Kitchen is our 2nd concept recently opened in downtown Waverly. We serve high quality, delicious food with a commitment to consistency and community. If you're looking for more than just a job, a place to build skills and be part of a strong team, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items to our quality and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout each shift
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines precisely
• Work efficiently during high volume service while maintaining accuracy
• Support your teammates to ensure smooth and timely service
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Assist with prep work, restocking, and closing duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

We're looking for exceptional team members who take pride in their work and are committed to excellence. At Best Little Kitchen, we maintain high standards for quality, consistency, and professionalism. We believe that every plate that leaves our kitchen represents our team, and we're dedicated to delivering the best possible experience for our guests, every time. If you have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a passion for learning and growth, you'll fit right in. We hold our team to a high bar and support them with clear expectations, thorough training, and opportunities to advance.

Some of the qualifications needed for this position are:

• Passion for cooking and working in a team environment
• Minimum 1 year line cook experience
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Open to feedback and eager to learn
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Current ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must be 18 to work in the kitchen as a line cook or prep

We are specifically looking for leaders in our kitchen and if you prove to be a leader, you will be compensated as such.

If you have strong grill experience, we can also negotiate that for higher compensation.

Why Join Us

• Very competitive pay, with opportunities for growth and advancement through our tiered line cook levels.
• Health & Dental Insurance for full time employees
• Paid Time Off offered after 1 year
• Positive and supportive work culture
• Staff meals and employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunities to cross train on different stations and develop new skills

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person