Line Cook
Part-Time (30–40 Hours Per Week)
Hours: Approximately 30–40 hours per week, depending on weekly business needs. This position is scheduled just below full-time, with evening, weekend, and holiday availability required.
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Our Purpose
At Artists Colony, we create memorable experiences that renew people through hospitality, food, and place.
Our property exists to renew our guests. Our culture renews our teammates. Our leadership renews Brown County.
We're building more than a restaurant—we're creating a destination known for elevated comfort food, genuine hospitality, and a team culture that people are proud to be part of.
Position Summary
We're looking for a dependable, motivated Line Cook who takes pride in preparing exceptional food and working as part of a strong team.
As a Line Cook, you'll play an important role in delivering the quality, consistency, and hospitality our guests have come to expect. You'll prepare menu items according to our recipes and standards, maintain an organized workstation, and work alongside your teammates to provide an outstanding dining experience.
This is a hands-on position where you'll be actively cooking, prepping, and supporting the kitchen team throughout every shift. We value teammates who take ownership of their work, communicate well, stay organized, and are always willing to help wherever they're needed.
Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare Exceptional Food
Every plate represents Artists Colony.
You'll be responsible for:
- Preparing menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards
- Cooking food accurately, efficiently, and consistently during service
- Following portioning and recipe guidelines
- Ensuring every dish is prepared with care and ready to delight our guests
- Maintaining quality and consistency on every plate
Execute Every Shift with Excellence
Preparation and teamwork create great service.
You'll:
- Set up and stock your station before each shift
- Keep your station clean, organized, and fully stocked
- Work efficiently while maintaining quality under pressure
- Communicate effectively with teammates and kitchen leadership
- Assist on other stations when needed
- Help maintain smooth and timely service
Support Your Team
Great kitchens are built by great teammates.
You'll:
- Work collaboratively with fellow cooks and kitchen leadership
- Jump in wherever help is needed
- Accept coaching and continuously improve your skills
- Treat teammates with professionalism and respect
- Help create a positive, team-first work environment
Maintain Food Safety & Cleanliness
Clean kitchens produce great food.
You'll:
- Follow all food safety and sanitation standards
- Properly label, date, rotate, and store products
- Maintain a clean workstation throughout your shift
- Complete daily cleaning and closing responsibilities
- Handle food safely and responsibly at all times
Take Ownership
Everyone contributes to our success.
You'll:
- Arrive on time and prepared for every shift
- Take pride in your work and your station
- Communicate inventory, prep, or equipment needs
- Help minimize waste by following proper procedures
- Look for opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency
How We Work at Artists Colony
Every teammate at Artists Colony is expected to live our RENEW values.
Raise the Standard
See what could be.
We never settle for "good enough." We continually look for ways to improve our food, our teamwork, and our guest experience.
Elevate Each Other
Be the teammate you'd want beside you.
We encourage, support, and respect one another because great hospitality starts with great teams.
Nurture Excellence
Build habits that create consistency.
Preparation, organization, and attention to detail help us deliver exceptional food every day.
Everyone Contributes
Our job is hospitality.
No task is beneath anyone. We work together, help one another, and do whatever it takes to create memorable guest experiences.
We Find a Way
Be open before you're certain.
When challenges arise, we stay positive, solve problems, and move forward together.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous line cook or kitchen experience (preferred, but we're happy to train the right person)
- Enjoys cooking and takes pride in producing quality food
- Works well in a fast-paced environment
- Is dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Communicates well with teammates
- Follows recipes and food safety standards
- Maintains a positive attitude during busy shifts
- Is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the team
Success in This Role
Success means:
- Guests receive consistently delicious, high-quality meals.
- Your station is clean, organized, and prepared every shift.
- Food is cooked accurately and presented consistently.
- Ticket times are efficient without sacrificing quality.
- Food safety and sanitation standards are always followed.
- Teammates can rely on you during every shift.
- You contribute to a positive kitchen culture.
- You leave the kitchen better than you found it.
Physical Requirements
This position requires:
- Standing for extended periods throughout each shift
- Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds
- Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to heat and moderate to high noise levels
- Working evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
- Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
About Artists Colony
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Indiana, Artists Colony Inn & Restaurant has been welcoming guests since 1985. We're investing in our people, our food, and our future as we continue building one of Indiana's premier boutique hotel restaurants.
If you're looking for a place where you'll work alongside a supportive team, grow your skills, and help create memorable experiences through hospitality, food, and place, we'd love to meet you.
Pay: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
