Line Cook

Location: Minot, North Dakota
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour, depending on experience
Department: Back of House
Reports To: Kitchen Manager / General Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

About The Bunker Bar & Grill

The Bunker Bar & Grill is a welcoming Minot gathering place built around our commitment to “Serving Those Who Serve.”

Position Summary

We are looking for dependable, respectful team members who take pride in food quality, teamwork, cleanliness, hospitality, and consistent execution. Our Line Cooks play an essential role in creating a great guest experience by preparing safe, accurate, and high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The Line Cook prepares and cooks menu items safely, accurately, and efficiently according to standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.

This position is responsible for station readiness, timely ticket execution, food safety, portion control, sanitation, waste reduction, and communication with the rest of the kitchen team. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, comfortable working under pressure, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, organize, and stock assigned cooking stations before service.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, cooking procedures, and presentation standards.
• Read kitchen tickets accurately and coordinate timing with other stations to ensure complete orders are served promptly.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow required cooking, cooling, reheating, thawing, and holding procedures.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, allergen-handling, and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Label, date, rotate, and store food properly using first-in, first-out practices.
• Inspect ingredients and prepared foods for freshness, quality, and proper storage.
• Promptly report shortages, spoilage, safety hazards, or equipment problems to management.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work surfaces, utensils, cooking equipment, floors, coolers, and storage areas.
• Complete assigned food preparation, side work, opening, shift-change, and closing duties.
• Reduce food waste through proper handling, storage, portioning, and communication.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries when assigned.
• Support prep, dishwashing, cleaning, and other kitchen stations as business needs require.
• Follow all instructions provided by the Kitchen Manager and General Manager.
• Comply with company policies, health-code requirements, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain professional conduct and contribute to a respectful, team-oriented work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a current Food Safety Certification and Responsible Beverage Service Certification, or agree to obtain both certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Cash-handling experience.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to cross-train and assist in other restaurant areas as needed.
• Commitment to professional conduct, food quality, and exceptional hospitality consistent with “Serving Those Who Serve.”
• Ability to pass a background check if required by company policy or applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, prep cook, food-production worker, or culinary team member.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Experience working with grills, fryers, ovens, flat-top cooking surfaces, or similar equipment.
• Night and weekend availability.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to remain organized and productive during high-volume service periods.

Schedule Requirements

Scheduling is based on business needs and may include:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Night shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Holiday shifts

Night and weekend availability is preferred.

Physical Requirements

The Line Cook must be able to:

• Stand and walk for most or all of the scheduled shift.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently bend, reach, twist, kneel, and move throughout the kitchen.
• Work safely around heat, steam, grease, refrigeration, sharp tools, and wet or slippery surfaces.
• Safely use knives, fryers, grills, ovens, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with food preparation and cooking.
• Work in hot, cold, noisy, and confined kitchen areas.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Work Environment

This position works in a fast-paced commercial kitchen and requires concentration, urgency, teamwork, and clear communication.

Team members may be exposed to:

• High temperatures and open cooking equipment
• Steam, grease, and food odors
• Refrigerated and freezer storage areas
• Sharp utensils and commercial kitchen equipment
• Wet or slippery floors
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Busy service periods requiring multiple tasks to be handled at once

What Success Looks Like

Successful Line Cooks consistently demonstrate:

• High-quality food preparation and presentation
• Accurate portions and recipe execution
• Safe food handling and sanitation practices
• Timely and accurate ticket completion
• Reliable station setup, stocking, and closing
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Proper waste control and product handling
• A professional attitude during both routine and high-volume shifts

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Bunker Bar & Grill is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs without unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

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