What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Ba Sa Restaurant?
Line Cook — Ba Sa Restaurant
Ba Sa Restaurant is looking for an experienced, dependable, and hardworking Line Cook to join our kitchen team.
Base pay starts at $20/hour. Line Cooks are included in our tip pool system, bringing typical total earnings to approximately $30–$35/hour.
Overtime is available after 40 hours per week. With tips included, overtime hours can bring total earnings to approximately $40–$45/hour.
Ba Sa is a very busy, high-volume restaurant, especially during our summer season. Our kitchen moves quickly, and being able to stay organized and efficient during a busy service is extremely important. At the same time, we never want being busy to become an excuse for sacrificing the quality of our food. We take pride in what we serve and care about consistency, presentation, and quality in every dish leaving the kitchen.
We also believe that a strong kitchen comes from having a team that communicates well, respects one another, and is willing to step in wherever support is needed. We are looking for a Line Cook who can work with urgency, stay composed during busy services, and take responsibility for keeping their station organized and prepared.
Our Line Cooks work closely with our Kitchen Manager, Lead Line Cook, Expo, and the rest of the culinary team to keep service moving efficiently while maintaining our standards for food quality and consistency.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute dishes during lunch and dinner service
- Maintain consistency, quality, presentation, and proper portioning of all dishes
- Work efficiently during high-volume services without compromising food quality
- Keep your station properly stocked, prepped, organized, and ready before service
- Follow recipes, plating standards, and kitchen procedures consistently
- Communicate clearly with the Kitchen Manager, Lead Line Cook, Expo, and other BOH team members
- Monitor prep levels and communicate shortages or product needs before they affect service
- Follow proper food handling, sanitation, labeling, rotation, and storage standards
- Complete opening and closing duties thoroughly
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation throughout the shift
- Assist other stations when needed to keep service running smoothly
- Demonstrate reliability, urgency, teamwork, and attention to detail
Qualifications
- Previous professional line cook experience preferred
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant
- Strong understanding of kitchen organization, timing, and service flow
- Ability to maintain quality and attention to detail while working quickly
- Ability to remain composed and communicate clearly under pressure
- Dependable, punctual, and willing to take initiative
- Strong team mentality and willingness to work different stations when needed
- Weekend and peak-season availability strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting base pay: $20/hour
- Included in Ba Sa’s tip pool system
- Typical total earnings with tips: approximately $30–$35/hour
- Estimated overtime earnings with tips: approximately $40–$45/hour
- Overtime available after 40 hours per week
- Additional hours may be available during peak season
- Consistent hours available for dependable team members
- Opportunity for continued growth and advancement into kitchen leadership positions
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
About Ba Sa
Ba Sa is a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant on Bainbridge Island featuring Vietnamese flavors alongside Pacific Northwest ingredients and modern culinary techniques.
We have built a strong team that works hard and respects one another. Ba Sa is a busy restaurant, particularly during our summer season, but we believe that being busy should never mean sacrificing the quality of our food or the way our team works together. We want our kitchen to be organized, professional, efficient, and a good place to work.
Ultimately, we are looking for someone who cares about the food they put out, takes pride in their station, works well with the rest of the kitchen, and understands how to balance quality with efficiency.
Work Location: In person
Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $45