Line Cook

About the Organization

Liberty Dogs™ is a premier Service Dog training program whose goal is to empower Veterans with disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilling lives - enhancing their well-being through the unconditional support that Liberty Service Dogs provide.  Located on a 27-acre campus, it includes a training facility, dog housing, an administrative and multipurpose building, and accommodations for Veterans staying on campus to train with their Liberty Service Dogs.

Position Summary:

The Prep / Line Cook supports daily kitchen operations through high-quality food preparation and service execution. This role is primarily prep-driven (approximately 80% prep and 20% line support) and focuses on scratch preparation of ingredients, sauces, batched components, and grab-and-go items.

The position works across multiple stations, including grill, fry, flat top, assembly/build station, cold prep, garde manger, and Rational oven/baking production. Cooks are expected to follow standardized recipes, production lists, and food safety procedures while maintaining clean, organized workstations.

Liberty Dogs operates a scratch-cooking kitchen with a calm, structured, no-chaos service philosophy. This role is designed for professional cooks who can support production readiness and hold stations independently when needed.

Liberty Dogs operates a hybrid foodservice model serving approximately 20 on-site guests per meal period for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a grab-and-go program, catering, and special events.

Key Responsibilities:

Prep & Production

• Perform vegetable prep, including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning


• Prepare sauces, dressings, soups, stocks, bases, and other scratch-made components


• Operate Rational ovens and support baking and controlled-cook production


• Produce grab-and-go items and support catering prep


• Help Maintain Dish pit- includes washing dishes, pots, pans, flatware and maintaining overall cleanliness/organization of dish area.


• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked prep stations

Line & Service

• Work assigned stations independently


• Plate and build menu items accurately to recipes and standards


• Execute dishes according to specs and quality expectations


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  Support multiple stations as needed

Food Safety & Standards

• Follow recipes, prep lists, and production schedules


• Label and date all prepared items


• Complete temperature logs and follow hot/cold holding procedures


• Follow cleaning schedules and HACCP-style practices


• Maintain health department compliance and equipment care

Teamwork & Accountability

• Maintain punctuality, reliability, and professionalism


• Demonstrate coachability and a team-first mindset


• Take ownership of prep quality, station readiness, and production accuracy

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of professional kitchen experience


• Basic knife skills and ability to follow recipes and prep lists


• Experience working a line station and with scratch cooking


• Familiarity with Rational or combi ovens (preferred)


• Batch cooking, baking, and catering prep experience preferred


• Willingness to obtain a Food Handler Card after hire


• Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and time management


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• High school diploma or GED required

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts


• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching


• Working in tight or shared kitchen spaces


• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs; use of carts or dollies for heavy items


• Must follow all kitchen safety procedures


• The expected workweek ranges based on operational needs.
  


• Additional hours may be required during special events, catering functions, or periods of increased business demand.
  

Why Join Liberty Dogs?

At Liberty Dogs Foundation, we live by a simple truth: We take care of those who have taken care of our great nation. This role is your opportunity to shape a program that will set a national standard in Veteran wellness and service dog partnerships—changing lives, one Veteran and one dog at a time.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.