in Saint Clair County, IL
Job Description
Top Shooters is a high-volume sports bar and restaurant in Columbia, IL, hiring dependable Line Cooks and Kitchen Team Members. This is a fast-paced, all-stations kitchen — cooks are cross-trained across grill, fryer, sauté, prep, expo, and cold line, and work wherever the kitchen needs support during a shift.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and cook menu items accurately and consistently to our recipes and presentation standards
- Work all kitchen stations as needed — grill, fryer, prep, expo, cold line, and other assigned stations
- Keep pace with ticket times and food quality during busy, high-volume service
- Handle food prep, portioning, labeling, stocking, and rotation
- Keep your station clean, organized, and stocked throughout the shift
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures
- Communicate with kitchen staff, bartenders, and managers to keep service moving
- Help with opening/closing duties, cleaning, and dish support as needed
What We're Looking For
- Restaurant kitchen experience preferred (line cook, prep, fry, sauté, short-order) — not required
- Willing to learn and work multiple stations, not just one
- Able to keep up in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Comfortable standing for long periods, lifting supplies, and working in a hot kitchen
- Available evenings, weekends, holidays, and event/game days
- Food Handler certification a plus — required upon hire if you don't already have one
Pay & Benefits
- $16–$18/hour based on experience
- Full-time and part-time positions
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Paid time off
- Employee meal discounts
- Flexible scheduling
- Path to advancement into lead cook and kitchen leadership roles
