Line Cook

About Hopscotch

Hopscotch is an immersive and experiential brand that brings together local, national and international artists in collaborative environments to create distinctive shared experiences. We believe art can be a vessel to tell stories and illuminate important messages of the past, present, and future. We aim to elicit a sense of joy and wonder in the spaces we create; where our guests may playfully explore beyond their day to day and leave reality behind. Hopscotch strongly believes in cultivating lasting relationships and a synergy with our staff, artists and the local communities we are in.

Hopscotch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. 

Job Summary

The Line Cook plays an essential role in bringing the Hopscotch experience to life through creative food, thoughtful presentation, and a commitment to quality. As a Line Cook, you'll help create a food experience that's just as imaginative and memorable as the art itself. From preparing fresh ingredients and executing our unique menu offerings to maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and keeping service running smoothly, you'll play an important role in making every guest's visit special. This role is equal parts culinary enthusiast, detail expert, problem solver, and team player. You'll help turn thoughtfully crafted food into another opportunity for guests to connect, discover, and enjoy everything Hopscotch has to offer.

The right person has a genuine passion for food, takes pride in their craft, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen environment. You're comfortable balancing speed with quality, following recipes with precision, and staying organized when things get busy. You understand that great food is about more than what ends up on the plate; it's about consistency, creativity, teamwork, and the care that goes into every detail. You're excited to find a place where you can grow, build lasting relationships, and contribute to the team for at least a year. Hopscotch comes alive when our guests are here, so regular weekend and holiday availability and flexibility are essential. Above all, we're looking for someone who is kind, curious, committed, connected, intentional, professional, and excited to help create a food experience that's creative, welcoming, and unmistakably Hopscotch.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring the Hopscotch brand to life by preparing high-quality, thoughtfully presented food that complements our immersive guest experience.
• Prepare and execute menu items with consistency, accuracy, and attention to presentation while following established recipes, portions, and specifications.
• Work quickly and efficiently in a high-volume kitchen, maintaining quality and meeting ticket-time expectations during busy service periods.
• Complete daily food preparation, including portioning ingredients, preparing sauces and other components, and ensuring stations are fully stocked and ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked kitchen, completing daily opening, operating, and closing responsibilities.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and proper food handling procedures to maintain a safe and compliant kitchen environment.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, rotating products, monitoring inventory, and minimizing food waste through proper storage and portion control.
• Complete daily prep work, including washing, chopping, portioning, and preparing ingredients, sauces, and other menu components, ensuring consistency, freshness, and readiness for service.
• Develop strong knowledge of our menu, ingredients, recipes, and preparation techniques while contributing ideas and feedback for seasonal offerings.
• Work collaboratively with fellow Curas across kitchen, bar, gallery, and retail operations, communicating clearly and jumping in wherever support is needed.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and efficient team environment while performing additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Who You Are

• Passionate About Food: You genuinely enjoy cooking, appreciate quality ingredients, and take pride in creating food that looks and tastes great.
• Quick on Your Feet: You thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen and know how to balance speed, accuracy, and consistency without sacrificing quality.
• A True Team Player: You're dependable, respectful, adaptable, and always willing to jump in to support your fellow Curas.
• Detail-Oriented: You understand that the little things matter, from accurate portions and thoughtful presentation to proper food storage and a clean workstation.
• Organized & Efficient: You know the importance of preparation, time management, and keeping your station ready for whatever service brings.
• Curious & Creative: You enjoy learning new recipes, exploring ingredients, developing your culinary skills, and contributing ideas that make our food program even better.
• Safety-Minded: You take food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and proper kitchen procedures seriously.
• Reliable & Accountable: You show up prepared, communicate clearly, take ownership of your responsibilities, and follow through on commitments.
• Here to Grow: You're excited to invest in a team, build meaningful relationships, and ideally grow with Hopscotch for at least a year.
• Flexible & Available: You have scheduling flexibility and understand that evenings, weekends, and holidays are essential to our guest experience.
• Ready to Move: You're comfortable standing and moving throughout your shift, working around kitchen equipment, and performing the physical demands of a busy kitchen environment.
• The Essentials: You're at least 18 years old, have previous professional kitchen experience, and possess or are willing to obtain required food handler certifications.