LB Kitchen is a fast casual, health forward cafe in Portland, ME. To us, food is life, love, medicine
and community. Our mission at LB Kitchen is to tell you stories through our food; where it came from,
why we love it, why we chose it, why it tastes and makes you feel so good. We believe that good food is fun and functional.
We are currently seeking full-time and part time employees for our Line Cook/Prep Cook position. Shift
times range from 7:00am-3:30pm and 12pm-7:00pm. No late nights! We are open 7 days a week from
8am-6pm. At least one weekend day availability is necessary. We are hiring for both full time (5 shifts) and part time (2-4 shifts) positions.
An Ideal Candidate:
Has 2 years cooking experience, but we are willing to train the right person who wants to
learn
Has a passion for food & hospitality
Is curious and eager to learn about food, beverage, and beyond
Communicates kindly, efficiently, and with respect
Thrives in a fast paced restaurant/hospitality/food service environment
Works well as part of a team, and knows when to ask for help
Is able to problem solve and be adaptable
Can take ownership of mistakes, learn from them, and move forward beyond them
Can meet physical demands of position including carrying and lifting up to 50lbs, and standing
for extended periods of time
Position Duties Include:
Understanding ticket/order calls and priority of those orders
Keeping a clean and organized station
Proper execution of dishes on your station as shown to you
Working as a team with your fellow line cooks/chefs
Working with a sense of urgency throughout the day
Upholding high standards for yourself and others
The ability to understand and create detailed prep lists
Learning and understanding recipes, including knowledge of the correct pars and shelf life of
ingredients
What We Provide:
An environment that fosters professional growth, skills, and knowledge that we hope will
benefit you beyond the workplace
Opportunities to grow both within and between all departments
Partially employer-funded health insurance for full-time team members (50%) and part-time team
members (25%) after 30 days of employment and during the open enrollment period
Simple IRA Plan with 2% employer match
Paid lunch break with provided meal and beverage
Base pay starting at $18/hour (based on experience) plus tips. LB Kitchen is a fully pooled
house where all hourly employees participate equally in the tip pool. Tips generally equate an
additional $6-12/hr (total wage inclusive of tips=$24-$30/hr).
To apply, please reply telling us a bit about you, why you are interested in LB Kitchen, along
with a copy of your resume. We will be in contact to set up interviews beginning the first
week of April.
LB Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to apply regardless
of race, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, armed-
services status, age, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law.