Line cook

Line Cook / Prep Cook

Next Round Social is seeking experienced Line Cooks and Prep Cooks to join our opening kitchen team. We are looking for dependable candidates who can work efficiently, maintain strong food-quality standards, and stay organized in a fast-paced restaurant and entertainment environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Complete daily food preparation, including cutting, portioning, labeling, and stocking ingredients.
• Set up and maintain assigned kitchen stations.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, temperature-control, and allergen procedures.
• Keep workstations, equipment, coolers, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen leadership, expo, and service staff.
• Maintain speed and accuracy during high-volume service.
• Rotate products using FIFO and report low inventory or quality concerns.
• Complete opening, running, and closing duties as assigned.
• Assist other kitchen stations when business levels require support.

Qualifications

• Previous line-cook, prep-cook, or commercial-kitchen experience is required.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking methods.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality.
• Understanding of food-safety and sanitation standards.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and teamwork.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and productive during busy periods.
• Evening, weekend, holiday, and late-night availability may be required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift kitchen supplies and equipment.

Consider applying if you have professional kitchen experience, take pride in clean and organized work, and can consistently deliver quality food with urgency and attention to detail.