Line Cook
Job Summary
Job Title: Line Cook (Breakfast/Lunch)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and highly organized Line Cook to join our kitchen team with strong emphasis on highvolume breakfast and lunch service. This role is responsible for preparing ingredients setting up stations and executing menu items efficiently and consistently during fastpaced service periods. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure understands the rhythm of breakfast service and brings a strong sense of urgency quality and teamwork to the kitchen.
Breakfast experience is strongly preferred particularly in highvolume scratchbased or servicedriven environments.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch menu items according to established recipes and quality standards
- Execute consistently during highvolume service periods while maintaining speed accuracy and presentation
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies ingredients and equipment prior to service
- Maintain proper timing and communication with the kitchen team to support efficient service flow
- Ensure all food is cooked to proper temperatures and plated to specification
- Complete prep tasks including chopping slicing portioning and batching to support service demands
- Adhere to all food safety sanitation and cleanliness standards
- Maintain a clean organized and efficient workstation throughout the shift
- Monitor inventory levels at the station and communicate needs to kitchen leadership
- Support other stations as needed to ensure smooth and timely service
- Complete additional duties as assigned by the leadership team
Qualifications
- 1-2 years proven experience as a line cook in a highvolume restaurant environment
- Breakfast or brunch cooking experience is a strong plus
- Solid understanding of breakfast cookery timing and execution
- Knowledge of basic and advanced cooking techniques food safety and kitchen equipment
- Ability to remain calm focused and efficient during busy service periods
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- High attention to detail with a sense of urgency and pride in execution
- Flexibility to work early mornings weekends and holidays as required
Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk for extended periods during shifts
- Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs including food trays pots and supplies
- Perform repetitive motions such as chopping stirring and plating
- Work in a hot and fastpaced kitchen environment near ovens grills and stoves
- Maintain physical stamina to support highvolume service and long shifts
Benefits:
- Health Dental Life and Disability Insurance (subject to applicable waiting periods)
- PTO benefit (begin accruing at 10 days off based on average hours)
- Sick Days & Paid Leave benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) with matching
- Discounts
- Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
Oxford Commons is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive peoplefirst culture. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Required Experience:
IC