Restaurant Line Cook

South Lake Brewing Company (SLBC) is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Part-Time Line Cook to join our team at the Libation Lodge in the Tahoe Village Center. Operating out of an efficient, ~300-square-foot kitchen, we serve elevated pub fare, including shareable appetizers, hot sandwiches, burgers, healthy and fried sides, and desserts, created to pair perfectly with our craft beer.

Compensation & Perks

• Base Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Tips: Eligible for the hourly tip pool based on hours worked.
• SLBC Discounts: Enjoy discounted (and occasionally free) draft beer, beer to-go, food, and merchandise.
• 401(k) Plan: Opportunity to participate in the company 401(k) program.
• Flexible Scheduling: Ability to request unpaid time off with shift-coverage approval.
• Great Culture: Work with a close-knit team (under 50 employees) at a locally owned small business and staple of the Lake Tahoe craft beer community.
• Tahoe Lifestyle: Live and work in South Lake Tahoe with easy access to world-class outdoor recreation right in your backyard!
• Full-time team members (30+ hrs per week):
• Accrue paid time-off after initial 60-day probationary period
• 2 consecutive days off a week
• Company-subsidized Health Insurance for employees

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 6 months of professional cooking experience in a commercial kitchen (as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook). Formal culinary education is a plus, but not required.
• Certifications: Current California Food Handler’s Card required (or obtained within 2 weeks of hire).
• Skills: Ability to multitask, manage order tickets efficiently under pressure, and safely operate standard commercial kitchen equipment.
• Language: Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Mindset: Highly organized, punctual, dependable, and passionate about quality food and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Set up and stock prep stations. Prepare ingredients (chopping, cutting, mixing, making sauces) and execute menu items via grilling, frying, and sautéing to exact recipe specifications and standardized kitchen procedures.
• Order Execution: Plate and pass off food orders to Front-of-House staff quickly, accurately, and with high attention to detail. Manage multiple tickets and prioritize tasks during peak rushes.
• Sanitation & Food Safety: Maintain cleanliness throughout the shift. Follow strict food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper food handling, labeling, storage, and completing food storage/temperature logs.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Clean, sanitize, and break down cooking surfaces, stations, and equipment during and at the end of every shift.
• Inventory & Stocking: Assist in receiving food deliveries, stocking shelves, entering shipments into our inventory management system, and performing routine inventory checks.
• Communication & Teamwork: Maintain clear, positive in-person communication with FOH and BOH staff during service, and stay connected with management via workplace tools (phone, text, Slack, Homebase, etc.).
• Brand Representation: Represent SLBC with enthusiasm and pride, contributing to a positive team culture and an exceptional experience for our guests.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person