Cook

Butcher & The Boar is seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to support daily kitchen operations and prepare high-quality food according to established recipes and restaurant standards. This role involves preparing ingredients, cooking menu items, maintaining food quality, keeping workstations clean and organized, and working closely with the kitchen team during busy service periods. The ideal candidate is reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, portion guidelines, and restaurant standards.
• Prepare ingredients through washing, cutting, seasoning, portioning, and other assigned tasks.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and follow established cooking procedures.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, presentation, and portion consistency.
• Communicate order details and special requests clearly with kitchen and service team members.
• Maintain organized and efficient workflow during busy service periods.
• Keep cooking stations, counters, equipment, and preparation areas clean and organized.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate restocking needs to kitchen leadership.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and organizing food supplies as assigned.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace procedures.
• Assist with opening, closing, and routine kitchen cleaning duties.
• Work cooperatively with cooks, chefs, kitchen assistants, servers, and other restaurant team members.

Qualifications

• Previous cook, restaurant, kitchen, food-service, or hospitality experience is helpful.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and preparation details.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen.
• Able to follow recipes, written instructions, and verbal directions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to maintain organized work areas during busy service periods.
• Willingness to learn restaurant recipes, procedures, and kitchen standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and support.
• Flexible scheduling may be available.
• Employee meal discounts or restaurant perks may be available.
• Opportunities to develop culinary and food-service skills.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Additional benefits may vary by position and location.

About the Company

Butcher & The Boar provides a welcoming restaurant environment focused on quality food, beverages, hospitality, and attentive guest service. The kitchen and restaurant teams work together to maintain efficient food preparation and service while providing guests with a positive dining experience.

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person