Line Cook

Job duties

Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.

Line Cooks are responsible for cooking, line setup, station setup, and cleaning duties, including washing dishes and items used in food preparation before, during, and after service. They are tasked with preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items in the restaurant. Line Cooks also create daily specials and ensure the quality of the products being prepared and served. Additional responsibilities include trash removal, placing orders, managing inventory after deliveries, and serving as expediter on the server side.

They play a vital role in mentoring new kitchen employees and act as a liaison between the kitchen and the front of house by sharing important information about meal ingredients, quantities on hand, and other relevant details. Line Cooks report to the owner, chef, and manager and are expected to maintain a steady and professional presence during high-pressure situations, showing both leadership and teamwork. Qualified line cooks will receive training on up to four stations, if applicable: Grill Cook, Fryolator Cook, Sauté/Middle, and Garde Manger.

Requirements

Complete pre-employment background check; provide at least one reference for prior work experience; at least 6 months in restaurant cooking experience; be able to communicate in English
The anticipated start date is October 1, 2026 with an end date of April 30, 2027. The geographic area of intended employment is Ludlow, Vermont. On-the-job training is provided. The employer will make all deductions from the workers paycheck required by law. If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will pay directly for and/or reimburse workers for transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for workers reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The employer will pay directly for and/or reimburse workers for all reasonable inbound transportation and subsistence costs within the first workweek. The employer will pay directly for and/or reimburse workers for all reasonable outbound transportation and subsistence costs during the last work week. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period. The employer will reimburse the worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing and other related fees, including those mandated by the government, incurred by the worker. The employer will also provide to the H-2B workers, without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned.

Benefits and conditions