What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook (Breakfast/Lunch) position at Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen?
Join the Kitchen team at our fast paced SEASONAL health food cafe and juice/smoothie bar on the coast of Maine!
Our Line Cook position is for the person who enjoys the excitement, fast pace, and hustle bustle of a commercial kitchen but wants to be part of a small, upbeat, team-oriented and positive kitchen work environment. Thrive Juice Bar Kitchen Staff are people who like to start their work day early (6am) and are team players who enjoy contributing to all areas of a diverse commercial kitchen, including line cooking and food prep.
Tasks:
- Fulfill orders in a fast paced kitchen, cook on the hot/cold lines
- Assist with food prep: wash, slice, chop, shred, peel, soak, dice, blend, roast/cook/bake, sauce making, etc.
- Wash dishes
- Receive and organize deliveries
- Clean and maintain kitchen work space and equipment
- Wash/prep juice produce, operate the cold-pressed juicer, bottle juices
Requirements:
- Positive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
- Hard-working
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with coworkers in a respectable, genuine and authentic manner
- Willingness to work early mornings (6:00am)
- Organized, able to multi-task, work quickly and efficiently (while remaining detail oriented).
- Able to understand and speak using the predominant language(s) of guests
- Knife skills, comfortable using kitchen equipment
- Familiarity with basic cooking measurements (teaspoon, tablespoon, cup, half cup, etc.)
- Commercial kitchen experience preferred
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
- Able to reach, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Stamina and ability to work up to 40-50 hours per week (for full time employees)
Availability:
- This position is seasonal, starts immediately (June) and runs through late October
- Full-time (5 shifts per week, 6:30am until 3:45pm)
- Must be able to work early mornings and weekends
- Preference is given to individuals who are looking for full-time work and to those who can commit to a full season (June through late October).
*This is a seasonal position that starts in June 2026, and runs through the end of October 2026.
*We have 1 spot for a female applicant in a shared female room in employee housing*
*Potential for end of season bonus
*Owner operated business
*Room for growth within our company
*Learn more at thrivebarharbor.com/employment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22