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Line Cook

Winking Lizard Tavern
North Canton, OH Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Job Description – Overview

Job Title: LINE COOK

Reports to: General Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt, Non-Tipped

We are always seeking motivated Line Cooks to join our Winking Lizard Family!

For 41 years, we’ve been a market leader. We’re stable, our brand is strong, and we love to develop people. We have over 130 people on staff with 10 years at The Lizard and generations of customers that make it one big family!

If you’re hard-working, dependable, and passionate about what you do, we have a great home for you whether for a short time or a long-term career! 60% of our managers have been promoted from within! The Winking Lizard will be your second home!

We provide training, competitive pay, and stability for our employees. We are Ohio proud, and we produce classic American high-quality food, an amazing Tour of Beers and one of the best places to watch your favorite games.

Benefits

  • Free/discounted Shift Meals for Employees
  • Closed Most Major Holidays
  • Paid Vacation for FT/401K
  • Schedule Flexibility
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities for growth and promotion
  • Paid Weekly
  • Six Month/Annual Evaluations

Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work well in teams
  • Positive Attitude
  • Willingness to learn and accept feedback

General Job Responsibilities

  • Quality Control
  • Provides leadership and direction to employees
  • Always practices and maintains sanitary and safe food handling procedures.
  • Smiles and displays a positive attitude and is attentive to guests’ needs.
  • Maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation and surrounding area, sweeping floors throughout the shift, and stocking all necessary supplies.
  • Assists team members as needed.
  • Properly uses chemicals when cleaning and complies with MSDS regulations
  • Maintains an excellent personal appearance by following Winking Lizard uniform guidelines and personal hygiene standards by being in clean uniform prior to the start of each shift.
  • Monitors ticket times throughout the shift and informs management of issues when necessary.

Winking Lizard is a non-smoking establishment and abides by the Ohio Smoke-free Workplace Act for both guests and employees. Employees are not permitted to smoke in or around the building, while on the clock or on break.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Application Question(s):

  • Winking Lizard is a non-smoking establishment and abides by the Ohio Smoke-free Workplace Act for both guests and employees. Employees are not permitted to smoke in or around the building, while on the clock or on break. Is this something you are going to be able to do?
  • Are you available to work on the weekends (Sunday availability required)?

Experience:

  • Cooking: 1 year (Required)
  • Restaurant: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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