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Line Cook Night Shift

Local Taco
Bowling Green, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2027

Job Summary

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Night Shift Line Cook, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence will shine. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment, ensuring every plate meets our standards of flavor, presentation, and safety. Your expertise will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills during evening hours and be part of a vibrant food service environment committed to quality and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, presentation standards, and safety guidelines.
  • Operate various kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, poaching stations, braising pots, and food production appliances efficiently and safely.
  • Follow food safety sanitizing procedures rigorously to maintain a hygienic work environment.
  • Assist in menu planning and meal preparation for high-volume production while adhering to recipe specifications.
  • Handle food with care, demonstrating excellent knife skills and proper food handling techniques.
  • Support dietary department needs by understanding dietary restrictions and assisting with special meal preparations when required.
  • Maintain cleanliness of workstations, equipment, and storage areas throughout the shift to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely service delivery during busy night hours.
  • Contribute to food safety management practices by monitoring temperature controls and sanitation standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in food preparation within a restaurant or food industry setting, preferably with fine dining or high-volume production experience.
  • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques including grilling, braising, poaching, and other cooking methods.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in operating kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
  • Experience with food safety sanitizing procedures and food handling regulations.
  • Familiarity with menu planning, recipe adherence, and catering or serving experience is highly desirable.
  • Excellent knife skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure during high-volume service periods.
  • Previous dietary aide or dietary department experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

Join us as a Night Shift Line Cook and bring your culinary talents to life in an energetic environment where your skills make a real difference! We are dedicated to fostering growth, supporting your professional development, and ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally in our vibrant kitchen community.

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $16

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