Line Cook

About Sifted

Sifted was established in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a mission to transform office food into an experience deeply connected to hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality. Initially focusing on contemporary workplace meals, the organization has grown into a national food service platform that champions culture, community, and environmentally conscious choices for hundreds of companies. Unlike traditional caterers, Sifted acts as a dedicated partner in workplace food services.

The team is a unique blend of hospitality professionals, culinary specialists, technologists, and innovators who are redefining meaningful, stable, and growth-oriented careers within the hospitality sector. Sifted boasts a retention rate three times higher than the industry average, offering flexibility, attractive benefits, and opportunities for advancement. The company culture aligns closely with the experiences delivered to clients, emphasizing creative freedom, hospitality focus, career progression, empathy, and tangible positive impact.

Role Overview

The Line Cook position operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm. This role involves coordination with Lead Line Cooks and requires versatility to work across multiple kitchen stations daily. Depending on staffing levels, the Line Cook is expected to collaborate with various leads within a single service period.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for 500 to 1000 guests daily within assigned kitchen concepts.
• Manage labeling, organizing storage pans and deli items, and remove expired products from shared storage areas.
• Maintain rigorous quality control and ensure cleanliness and safety standards as the Sanitation and Safety Champion in the BLV kitchen.
• Ensure daily pack out temperatures meet standards, including final cooking temperatures for proteins, temperature checking items before packaging, re-heating hot items if necessary, and reporting to the Managing Chef.
• Participate in daily deep-cleaning and uphold sanitary regulations and safety protocols.
• Support the Executive Chef in production, pack out, and clean-up discussions and queries.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of operational systems alongside the Executive Chef.

Candidate Profile

• Has 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in medium to high-volume full-service restaurants, clubs, or catering environments.
• Possesses a culinary degree or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• Demonstrates leadership by example in production, attitude, cleanliness, and punctuality.
• Maintains exemplary safety and sanitation standards compliant with local Health Department regulations.
• Works efficiently to optimize team productivity.
• Remains calm and composed under pressure.
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks such as vegetable preparation, protein cooking, and deep cleaning daily.
• Understands and communicates effectively in basic English.

Additional Information

• The position requires a valid State Food Handlers Card.
• Physical demands include standing for up to six hours and moving equipment up to 50 pounds.
• The work environment is a commercial kitchen setting.
• This job description is not exhaustive and may be modified with or without notice.
• Sifted is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity and inclusion across all protected classes.
• Employment is at-will and contingent upon successful background and safety verifications, including criminal records, food safety certification, and references.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay of $22.
• Company-sponsored health insurance with full coverage of a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plus optional vision and dental plans.
• Eligibility for 401(k) after six months.
• 80 hours of paid time off annually plus paid winter break from December 24 to January 1.
• Complimentary lunch during working hours.
• Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding start-up environment.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm.