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DES Employment Group

Restaurant Line Cook

Pay: $19/hr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$33,565 / year median in Iowa

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Job Description

Job Title:

Restaurant Line Cook Location:

Downtown Des Moines, IA Pay:

$19.00 / hour (Paid Weekly) +

Overtime Opportunities Schedule:

Primary shift 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Full-Time / Part-Time); may occasionally fill in for day shifts. Position Overview Seeking a dependable Restaurant Line Cook to prep ingredients, operate hot line stations/fryers, and support evening and occasional day-shift kitchen operations in downtown Des Moines.

Key Responsibilities Prep & Cook:

Prepare sauces and food items for service; operate commercial deep fryers and line stations.

Kitchen Support:

Assist with general prep, station setup, dishwashing, and secondary kitchen duties as needed.

Sanitation & Closing:

Maintain a clean workspace and execute routine breakdown and sanitization of cooking equipment. Qualifications & Requirements Prior kitchen, line cook, or prep experience preferred (especially with deep fryers). Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Strong communication, team-first attitude, and schedule flexibility to work 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM shifts, occasional day shifts, and overtime as needed. #IND1 #IND1