What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at P.S. Taco Company?
LINE COOK
P.S. Taco Company | Dothan, Alabama
P.S. Taco Company is looking for a dependable, hardworking Line Cook to join our kitchen team!
The Line Cook prepares menu items accurately, efficiently, and consistently while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and following recipes, procedures, and food safety standards. Dishwashing and food preparation are always part of this position, along with cooking and other kitchen responsibilities. This is a fast-paced, part-time position with daytime, evening, and weekend shifts available.
What You’ll Do
● Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, tickets, portion standards, and company procedures
● Complete daily food preparation, including washing, cutting, portioning, labeling, storing, and organizing ingredients
● Set up, stock, maintain, and close an assigned station
● Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, equipment, and other kitchen items throughout the shift
● Keep dishwashing areas, workstations, equipment, utensils, and kitchen areas clean and organized
● Maintain consistent food quality, timing, temperature, flavor, and presentation
● Safely operate grills, fryers, flat tops, ovens, knives, dishwashing equipment, and other kitchen equipment
● Follow proper food handling, cooking, holding, cooling, labeling, storage, dishwashing, and sanitation procedures
● Monitor food levels and communicate shortages, prep needs, product concerns, or equipment issues to management
● Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, and organizing food and supplies
● Support opening and closing duties, including kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, prep, restocking, and trash removal
● Support catering orders, food truck operations, festivals, and special events as needed
● Work cooperatively with cooks, dishwashers, cashiers, managers, and other team members
● Perform other kitchen and restaurant duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
● Previous line cook, restaurant, kitchen, or food service experience preferred but not required
● Willingness to consistently perform cooking, food preparation, dishwashing, cleaning, and other kitchen duties
● Dependable, punctual, and available to work scheduled shifts consistently
● Able to work efficiently and remain calm in a fast-paced kitchen
● Strong attention to recipes, tickets, portioning, timing, quality, presentation, and food safety
● Clean, organized, team-oriented, and receptive to direction, coaching, and feedback
● Professional and respectful communication with management and coworkers
● Able to stand for extended periods and lift, carry, bend, reach, perform repetitive tasks, and work around heat, water, cleaning chemicals, and kitchen equipment safely
● Reliable transportation and dependable availability
Schedule & Availability
This is a part-time to full-time position with daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Availability may vary based on business needs, with occasional holiday, catering, food truck, festival, or special event shifts required.
All Line Cooks are expected to participate in cooking, food preparation, dishwashing, cleaning, stocking, and other kitchen responsibilities during their scheduled shifts. Employees interested in additional hours or responsibilities may have opportunities to cross-train in food truck operations
Why P.S. Taco Company?
We’re a locally operated restaurant with a growing brick-and-mortar, catering, food truck, and event presence. We’re building a dependable kitchen team focused on quality food, strong standards, teamwork, cleanliness, and excellent guest experiences.
Interested in joining our team? Apply today!
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 1 year experience in food service?
- Are you available weekends?
Experience:
- Food preparation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ServSafe (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dothan, AL 36303 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12