Line Cook - Flexible Hours and Immediate

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a well-established full-service restaurant known for its commitment to quality and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With a strong emphasis on handmade, scratch-cooked dishes, Lazy Dog offers a unique dining experience that combines fresh ingredients with culinary creativity. The restaurant is dedicated to fostering a culture that values personal and professional growth of its team members, providing a supportive environment where employees can thrive and advance in their careers.

The role of Full-Service Line Cook at Lazy Dog is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about cooking in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The position involves working across various cooking stations and requires a high level of accountability to ensure that each dish meets the high standards of the restaurant. At Lazy Dog, cooks earn $18 per hour with the potential to make an additional $2 per hour in tips on average, reflecting the value placed on their contributions to the guest experience. This position offers flexible scheduling, making it an ideal choice for those seeking work-life balance.

As a line cook, you will take pride in preparing dishes from scratch using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients aligned with Lazy Dog’s recipes. You will be responsible for the full range of duties at your assigned station, including set up, stocking, cooking, and plating dishes to ensure consistency and excellence. Attention to detail and adherence to recipe instructions displayed on monitors during preparation are critical to maintaining the restaurant’s quality standards. Ensuring food safety procedures, cleanliness, and proper sanitation of equipment and work areas is a key part of the job.

Teamwork and communication are vital to a successful kitchen environment. The role requires basic communication skills in English, with Spanish a beneficial asset. The ideal candidate is a passionate, humble, and gracious team player who enjoys multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a guest-focused attitude. Safety is also a priority, and you will be expected to use personal protective equipment correctly and help maintain a safe kitchen environment by adhering to all safety guidelines.

In return for your skills and dedication, Lazy Dog offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, discounted supplemental benefits, and more. Additionally, employees benefit from discounts on theme parks, pet insurance, legal and identity theft insurance, as well as eligibility for an emergency financial plan. The team-oriented culture at Lazy Dog is designed to support your personal and professional growth while creating a fun and engaging workplace.

If you are an experienced cook with 2 to 5 years in a fast-paced kitchen, eager to grow within a company that truly values its employees and emphasizes fresh, high-quality food preparation, this is a fantastic place to build your culinary career.