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New Line Cook Grill Saute or Salad

DepotAuburn, ALApril 9th, 2026
Benefits:Competitive salaryDental insuranceEmployee discountsFlexible scheduleFree uniformsHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementVision insuranceWellness resourcesTraining & developmentWe are looking for experienced Line Cooks to join The Depot's Culinary team!The Depot's daily purpose is to craft excellence in all we do to foster authentic hospitality for our guests and for each other. Our commitment to excellence, growth, hospitality, & teamwork defines our restaurant group. We look for individuals who have integrity, practice authenticity, maintain a positive attitude at work, and understand the importance of putting in maximum effort daily.If you are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food, have prior cooking experience, can manage multiple priorities, and contribute to a friendly, productive team atmosphere, we want YOU to apply today.Note: No experience, but I want to get started in the kitchen. Still apply! We pride ourselves on being a teaching environment. We are open to hiring candidates with limited to no experience who are eager to learn—beginning pay scale subject to change based on experience.Responsibilities:Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practicesEnsure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stockPrepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roastersSet up and stock stations with all necessary suppliesSeason and cook food according to recipes and experienceCook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staffEnsure that food comes out simultaneously, with high-quality standards and in a timely fashionRespond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalismAnswer, report, and follow the executive or sous chef's instructionsClean up the station and take care of leftover foodStock inventory appropriatelyComply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standardsMaintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers Qualifications: Previous experience as a restaurant cook in a high-volume environment requiredEffective communication skillsAbility to lift 30+ lbsAbility to work standing for 8+ hours Benefits:Health Insurance Plans with affordable prices through the company provided for Full-Time EmployeesOur culinary team is paid, in addition to their base wages, a culinary fee that is equal to 3% of the total food sales in the pay period. The culinary fee is divided among the team based on hours worked and adds (on average) $1.75-$2.25 per hour to our staff's wages. Complete our short application today!