What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at First and Main Restaurant?
First & Main is hiring Line Cooks to join our opening kitchen team in Monroe City.
We are a full-service restaurant serving New American food with a strong Italian influence. Our menu includes steaks, seafood, handmade pasta, sandwiches, house focaccia, arancini, seasonal dishes, and Sunday brunch.
We’re looking for cooks who care about making good food, keeping a clean and organized station, and being part of a strong kitchen team. Restaurant experience is preferred, but attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn matter just as much to us.
What You'll Do
- Work assigned stations during prep and service
- Prepare and cook food according to First & Main recipes and standards
- Set up and maintain a clean, organized station
- Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and food-safety procedures
- Complete prep, opening, closing, and cleaning responsibilities
- Communicate with other cooks, expo, and kitchen leadership during service
- Help other stations when needed
- Properly handle, label, rotate, and store food
- Minimize unnecessary waste and communicate product needs
- Maintain consistency in portioning, preparation, seasoning, and presentation
- Participate in paid opening training and mock services
What We're Looking For
We want people who:
- Show up when they say they will
- Work with urgency without sacrificing quality
- Can stay organized during a busy service
- Communicate well with teammates
- Take coaching and want to improve
- Keep their station clean
- Take pride in the food they serve
- Are willing to help outside their station when the kitchen needs it
Prior professional kitchen experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.
Schedule
First & Main's regular restaurant service is Friday through Sunday, with additional opportunities for hours through prep, private events, weddings, and catering.
Applicants should have weekend availability. Specific schedules will depend on position and restaurant needs.
Physical Requirements
Line cooks should be able to perform the normal physical responsibilities of restaurant kitchen work, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing for extended periods, working around hot equipment, bending and reaching, and safely lifting and moving typical kitchen supplies and equipment.
Why First & Main?
We're building the opening team from the ground up. This is an opportunity to help establish the culture and standards of a new restaurant rather than simply stepping into someone else's system.
Our philosophy is straightforward:
Make good food. Take care of the restaurant. Help your teammates. Communicate. Own your mistakes. Keep getting better.
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26