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Lion's Den Tavern
Waterville, ME Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

About Us: The Lion's Den Tavern provides a comfortable and friendly space for people to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends in a laid back atmosphere. We love our community and our team that helps us serve that community. We hope you are a good fit, and enjoy working with us.

Job Summary:
We are seeking experienced Cooks and also Prep Cooks (both full and part-time) to join our fast-paced restaurant as a member of our team. We offer flexible hours, competitive wages, and the opportunity to learn new skills.

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and food safety standards. Your culinary expertise and attention to detail will contribute to the overall dining experience for our customers.

Duties:
- Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and portion sizes
- Ensure food is cooked to the appropriate temperature and quality standards
- Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely preparation and delivery of meals
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate any shortages or discrepancies

Experience:
- Proven experience in food preparation and cooking
- Knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
- Familiarity with food handling and safety regulations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for assisting the Cooks in their task of creating the best dining experience for our customers.

Duties:

-Preparing ingredients: Washing, peeling, and cutting ingredients

-Portioning meats, and preparing sauces and dressings

-Measuring and assembling ingredients

-Following recipes to measure and assemble ingredients

-Storing food properly to maintain its quality and freshness

-Cleaning up prep areas and keeping the kitchen clean and sanitized

-Receiving, signing for, and putting away deliveries

-Restocking ingredients and kitchen supplies

-Distributing prepped ingredients to the appropriate line cooks and stations

-Performing basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food, and reducing sauces

We offer competitive pay based on experience, as well as opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are passionate about cooking delicious meals and providing exceptional dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

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

Ability to Commute:

  • Waterville, ME 04901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Waterville, ME 04901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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