Part-Time Day Kitchen Staff

Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Night Cook to join our kitchen team. The Night Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items during evening and late-night shifts, ensuring high-quality food, proper presentation, and adherence to food safety standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, efficient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion sizes, and customer specifications.
• Ensure all food meets quality, safety, and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, equipment, and workstations throughout the shift.
• Assist with inventory control by properly storing food, rotating stock, and reporting low supplies.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff and communicate effectively with front-of-house team members.
• Assist with closing duties, including cleaning, equipment shutdown, and preparing the kitchen for the next day.

Qualifications:

• Previous cooking experience preferred; experience in a high-volume kitchen is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Experience:

• Previous cooking experience in a professional kitchen; experience in a high-volume or fast-paced environment is highly preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and safe food handling practices.
• Experience following standardized recipes while maintaining consistency in taste, portion, and presentation.
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation standards, food storage procedures, and inventory rotation.
• Background working evening, late-night, or flexible shifts is beneficial.
• Experience collaborating with kitchen staff and communicating effectively with front-of-house team members.
• Prior involvement in closing or opening kitchen duties, including cleaning, equipment care, and prep for the next shift, is a plus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• cooking: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bowling Green, KY 42101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $13