Line Cook

Job Details: Job Location: Wamesit Entertainment Center

• Tewksbury, MA, Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00Hourly, The Line Cook plays a vital role in delivering Wamesit Lanes’ exceptional food experience. You’ll prepare menu items to company specs, follow proper food safety standards, and work with a great team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You’ll help make sure every plate that leaves the kitchen is something our guests will love. What You’ll Do: Inspect and clean food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces to ensure safe and sanitary practices. Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking quality, monitoring stock rotation, and maintaining proper storage. Regulate ovens, broilers, grills, and fryers to cook food at correct temperatures. Season, cook, and prepare food according to recipes and specs. Observe foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Portion, arrange, and garnish food for service. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using proper kitchen equipment. Bake, roast, broil, fry, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. Maintain prep lists, set up stations, and complete side work as assigned. Follow food safety guidelines and track shelf life of all products. Prepare all orders within specified ticket times while maintaining consistency. Keep work areas clean and organized, including mopping floors, taking out trash, and organizing linens. Assist with food prep and support teammates as needed. Answer employee or guest questions about menu items and ingredients. Demonstrate a positive team-oriented attitude at all times. Complete any other tasks delegated by management.

Qualifications

Must have reliable transportation. Minimum age of 18 years old. 1–2 years of line cook or kitchen experience preferred. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety. Ability to follow recipes and specs while maintaining consistency. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Team player with excellent communication skills. Flexible availability—including nights, weekends, and holidays. Employment subject to successfully completing a Background Check and/or CORI Screening. Why Work With Us? At Wamesit Lanes, you’re not just a cook—you’re part of the experience! Our kitchen team keeps the fun going by serving up great food that fuels the action.

We offer a high-energy, supportive environment, opportunities to grow within the company, and a team that works together. Whether you’re prepping for a busy Saturday night or cooking for a big event, you’ll be at the center of the excitement.