The Kitchen Bistro in Boulder is a community gathering spot featuring a seasonal menu and shared plates set in a modern, rustic atmosphere. The line cook is responsible for preparing excellent meals from scratch as well as assisting with other back-of-house duties. Our line cooks support the team and help to create and maintain an exciting, inviting, and progressive environment. This person should be a high-energy and positive individual who will help foster connections with friends, family, and the community through service, food, and drink. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable. We offer a unique, fun environment with the opportunity to grow within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to prepare food to the exact specifications of the chef; dedicated to creating well-executed and delicious food.
• Able to work quickly while implementing set standards including abiding by quality, portion control, and presentation expectations.
• Prepare for food service; clean and chop food, set up and stock stations.
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Strong work ethic and attention to cleanliness are a must.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Assist with cleaning and stocking.
• Open and close the restaurant and perform related work as requested.
• Ability to perform objectives in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality while always maintaining a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
• Promote and embrace the restaurant’s community and culture by demonstrating respect, positive energy, dependability, honesty, initiative, outgoing nature, and a pleasant, professional appearance.
• Support the restaurant's vision and responsibility of being eco-conscious.
• Assist the team as needed. Perform related work as requested; model and promote teamwork.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level.
• Working with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment as well as operating office equipment.
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period of time.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Operation of a high-pressure steam boiler or high-temperature water boiler.

Salary: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour plus service fee.

• PTO and Paid Sick Time.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• Disability.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Free RTD pass for full-time eligible employees.
• Referral Program.
• Store discount.
• Educational Reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition and Loyalty Programs.
• Advancement Opportunities.
• Great Company Culture and Community Involvement.

• A culinary degree or comparable experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience cooking on a line.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Passionate about quality local foods.
• Superior temperament and good communication skills.
• Able to work well in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.