Food Truck Line Cook

Lost Art Brewhouse is a vibrant community-focused brewery located in Walker, Michigan, known for its dedication to crafting exceptional beers paired with delicious, freshly prepared food. Specializing in hand-smashed burgers and homemade Detroit style chili dogs, the Brewhouse offers a full kitchen experience that reflects their commitment to quality and passion for delivering memorable food and beverage experiences. As a bustling brewpub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Lost Art Brewhouse prides itself on fostering a team-first culture where employees are valued, encouraged to grow, and have fun while performing at their best.

The brewery also operates a dedicated catering food truck that serves the West Michigan area year-round. This food truck focuses on corporate lunches, private events, and participates in popular public events such as Food Truck Fridays, the Kentwood Food Truck Festival, farmers markets, and other community gatherings. The Lost Art catering food truck delivers fresh, made-to-order meals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires flexibility, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.

The Food Truck Line Cook role is essential to the smooth operation of the catering food truck. This position reports directly to the Catering Director or Owner and plays a critical role in prepping, cooking, plating, and maintaining the food quality that Lost Art Brewhouse customers expect. Line cooks will rotate through various stations, including the grill, fryers, and hot line, supporting service from opening prep through to closing cleanup. The position requires dedication, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-temperature, fast-moving environment where order accuracy and speed are paramount.

As a Food Truck Line Cook, candidates will master daily line execution by cooking and plating menu items precisely to recipe specifications during peak service times. They will maintain their stations clean, organized, and well-stocked to ensure uninterrupted workflow. Effective communication about ticket status and item availability is crucial to coordinating a seamless service experience. Line cooks are also responsible for maintaining stringent food safety and sanitation standards, including temperature control, proper labeling, and allergen procedures.

This role requires a minimum of one year of line or fast-casual kitchen experience or a strong willingness to learn and adapt quickly. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 40 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in high-heat conditions typical inside a food truck during summer events. We seek dependable individuals with flexible availability for variable shifts that include mornings, nights, weekends, and select holidays.

Lost Art Brewhouse values longevity and team retention, with the average staff tenure spanning three years. The company offers competitive wages ranging from $15.00 to $40.00 per hour plus tip share, shift meals, staff beer post-shift (21+ years only), employee discounts on food, merchandise, and beer-to-go, as well as growth opportunities within an expanding business. The team-oriented culture emphasizes respect, flexibility, and a shared passion for great food and beer. If you thrive in a high-energy environment and are ready to hustle, learn, and contribute to stellar service, this position is an excellent fit.

This role typically involves 10-hour and 8-hour shifts with varied start times (7-10 AM) and late-night finishes (around 11 PM), especially during peak event weeks when service hours expand. Availability for at least three weekend shifts per month is required. Applicants can apply via email or walk-in during non-rush hours to meet the Kitchen Manager or Owner. Joining Lost Art Brewhouse as a Food Truck Line Cook means becoming part of a passionate team committed to quality, speed, and customer satisfaction in every dish served.